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envy Meaning in Japanese (envy 英語 意味)

noun羨望
verb羨む
類語:嫉妬羨ましさ
羨望 in English:envy
IPA:senbɔː
Phonetic:せんぼう
Quick Answer • 要約

envy の日本語の意味は「羨望, 羨む」です。 (他人の利点、成功、または所有物に対する不満や渇望の感情。)

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Definitions of Envy

  1. 1
    noun
    羨望

    Envy is the feeling of discontent or covetousness with regard to another's advantages, success, or possessions.

    他人の利点、成功、または所有物に対する不満や渇望の感情。

  2. 2
    verb
    羨む

    To envy means to feel discontented or resentful at someone else's possessions, qualities, or luck, with a desire to have them for oneself.

    他人の所有物、資質、または幸運に対して、それらを自分自身で持ちたいという願望とともに、不満や憤りを感じること。

Example Sentences

“Her success sparked envy among her colleagues.”

彼女の成功は同僚たちの羨望をかき立てた。

“I envy his ability to learn languages so quickly.”

私は彼の言語を習得する速さを羨ましく思う。

Synonyms (類語)

In Japanese:

嫉妬羨ましさ

In English:

jealousyresentmentcovetousness

Antonyms (対義語)

In Japanese:

満足無関心

In English:

Inflected Word Forms

agent nounenvier
adjectiveenvious
adverbenviously

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

green with envyidiom

Extremely envious or jealous.

the envy of all eyesexpression

Something or someone that is admired and desired by everyone.