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嫉妬 (noun)

A feeling of resentment or envy directed towards someone who possesses a perceived advantage, achievement, or quality that one desires. In Japanese, it is frequently used to describe both romantic jealousy and professional or social envy.

💬 Example

"嫉妬を感じます。"

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
羨望 焼きもち ねたみ そねみ 嫉み
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 嫉妬 to mean 'I'm happy for you' (use 羨ましい).

Using the 'o' particle instead of 'ni' for the target.

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