English–Japanese
“envy” in Japanese
How to say “envy” in Japanese
“Envy” in Japanese is 妬む (netamu).
It focuses on resenting another person's advantage because it highlights what the envious person lacks, not merely admiring that advantage.
Example sentences with 妬む
他人を妬むのではなく、自分の努力を大切にしましょう。ta nin o neta mu no de wa na ku ji bun no do ryoku o tai setsu ni shi ma shō
Rather than envying others, let's value our own efforts.
Tips for using 妬む
- English often distinguishes envy, wanting what another person has, from jealousy, fear of losing something one values, so 妬む (netamu) is usually introduced with envy rather than jealousy.
Other Japanese words for “envy”
私は友達の才能を羨みます。watashi wa tomo dachi no sai nō o uraya mi ma su
I envy my friend's talent.