羨
うらや.む
urayamu
JLPT N113 strokesKanjiLevel 78 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
羨 is the kanji for "Envy". A common reading is うらや.む (urayamu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Envy
Also : Covet · Be jealous
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Readings
kunうらや.む/ urayamukunあまり/ amarionせん/ senonえん/ en
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
㳄
Example Sentences
私は彼の自由な生活を羨ましいと思う。
わたしはかれのじゆうなせいかつをうらやましいとおもう。
I envy his free lifestyle.
彼の成功は皆に羨まれている。
かれのせいこうはみなにうらやまれている。
His success is envied by everyone.
Vocabulary using 羨
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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