Word of the Day: 食欲 (shokuyoku)
Meaning: Appetite
Part of speech: Noun
Literal meaning: Eating desire
食欲（しょくよく / shokuyoku） refers to appetite, not just hunger, but the desire to eat. In Japanese, this word often reflects both physical hunger and mental readiness to enjoy food.
You’ll commonly hear it used in everyday conversations, health checkups, and seasonal expressions.
Example Sentences
今日は食欲がない。
Kyō wa shokuyoku ga nai.
I don’t have much of an appetite today.
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