Vocab Info

N3 う-verb (む), Transitive verb

(うらや)to envy

    Dictionary Definition

    1. う-verb (む), Transitive verb

      1.

      to envy, to be envious of, to be jealous of

    All Forms

    羨む 【うらやむ】

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    Examples

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      (わたし)たち夫婦(ふうふ)は、(まわ)りの(ひと)(うらや)(なか)です。

      My spouse and I have a relationship that others envy.

      • N3

      自分(じぶん)には()才能(さいのう)()っている(ひと)(こと)(うらや)

      I envy people who possess talents that I don't have.

      • N3

      人見知(ひとみし)りの(わたし)は、(だれ)にでも積極(せっきょく)(てき)彼女(かのじょ)(うらや)んでいます。

      As someone who is shy, I envy those who are outgoing and proactive with anyone.

      • N3

      (ぼく)両親(りょうしん)は、(ひと)(うらや)ようなお(たが)いを(つね)(おも)()っている夫婦(ふうふ)である。

      My parents are a couple who constantly show consideration for each other, a relationship that others envy.

      • N3

      同僚(どうりょう)出世(しゅっせ)(うらや)のは(もっと)もですが、もっと自分(じぶん)自身(じしん)集中(しゅうちゅう)するべきでしょう。

      It's natural to envy a colleague's career advancement, but it's important to focus more on oneself.

      • N2
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