KANJI
羨
envy
jealous, covet
Kun'yomi
うらや
On'yomi
せん
Example sentences
彼の才能には素直に羨む。
I honestly envy his talent.
彼女は夢を実現して本当に羨ましい。
I truly envy her for realizing her dream.
彼らの揺るぎない友情には、羨望の念を覚える。
I feel a sense of envy towards their unwavering friendship.
Practice exercises
1
羨
Answer
envycovet
2
羨
Answer
せんうらや
3
羨ましがる
to show envy; to be envious of (often used for someone else's envy)
Answer
うらやましがる
4
羨む
to envy; to be envious of
Answer
うらやむ
5
羨望
envy; longing; admiration
Answer
せんぼう
6
羨魚
envy fish (a mythical fish said to be envious and follow boats)
Answer
せんぎょ