彼はしきりに名声を欲していた。

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彼 は しきりに 名声 を 欲していた 。

English Translation

He was anxious for fame.

Furigana

彼(かれ)はしきりに名声(めいせい)を欲(ほっ)していた。

Romanji

Kare wa shikirini meisei o hosshiteita.

Words

彼 (かれ)

he; him; his; boyfriend

は (は)

topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis

頻りに (しきりに)

frequently; repeatedly; often; incessantly; constantly; strongly; eagerly

名声 (めいせい)

fame; reputation; renown

を (を)

indicates direct object of action; indicates subject of causative expression; indicates an area traversed; indicates time (period) over which action takes place; indicates point of departure or separation of action; indicates object of desire, like, hate, etc.

欲 (よく)

greed; craving; desire; avarice; wants

Kanji

彼

Readings: ヒ、 かれ、 かの、 か.の

Meanings: he, that, the

名

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 な、 -な

Meanings: name, noted, distinguished, reputation

声

Readings: セイ、 ショウ、 こえ、 こわ-

Meaning: voice

欲

Readings: ヨク、 ほっ.する、 ほ.しい

Meanings: longing, covetousness, greed, passion, desire, craving