ราคะ
lust
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- 1 lust、sexual desire、sexual passion
This is a formal word for lust or strong desire, especially sexual desire. In Buddhist contexts, it also refers to desire or attachment as a mental defilement.
lust、sexual desire、sexual passion
A formal term for lust or sexual desire, focusing on physical desire rather than romantic feelings.
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เต็มไปด้วยราคะ tem pay dûay raakhá filled with lust เต็มไปด้วยราคะ details
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สายตาที่มีราคะ sǎay taa thîi mii raakhá a lustful look สายตาที่มีราคะ details
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เขาถูกครอบงำด้วยราคะ khǎw thùuk khrɔ̂ɔpŋam dûay raakhá He is consumed by lust. เขาถูกครอบงำด้วยราคะ details
Learning notes
Explanation
ราคะ is a formal Pali/Sanskrit-derived word. It does not mean ordinary wanting or liking. Its core sense is a powerful desire that takes hold of the mind, most commonly lust. In Buddhist language, it is treated as a mental defilement and is often mentioned together with โทสะ “anger” and โมหะ “delusion.”
Usage
It is used in Buddhist teaching, moral discussion, literary description, psychological description, and analytical or critical talk about sexual desire. It is not common in casual everyday conversation.
Caution
Do not use it for liking or loving someone romantically. When applied to a person, it strongly suggests lust or being driven by sexual desire, so it can sound offensive or uncomfortable.
Differences from similar words
1 lust synonyms
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กำหนัด refers more directly to sexual arousal. ราคะ is more formal and describes lust or sexual desire as a powerful drive.
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ตัณหา means craving or intense desire in a broader sense, not necessarily sexual. ราคะ more often points to lust or desire in a Buddhist or moral context.