synonym Comparative
嫉妬
VS
羨望
Differences Between "嫉妬" and "羨望"
Option A
嫉妬
Meaning
jealousy; envy
Reading
しっと (shitto)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
他人の幸福や成功に対して_______を抱くのは、人間らしい感情ですが疲れるものです。
Harboring jealousy toward others' happiness or success is a human emotion, but it is tiring.
Option B
羨望
Meaning
envy, jealousy, admiration (with a hint of envy)
Reading
せんぼう (senbou)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼女の成功は、多くの同僚から羨望の眼差しで見られた。
Her success was viewed with envy by many colleagues.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(jealousy; envy)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 嫉妬: Refers to feelings of jealousy, envy, or harboring resentment due to someone else's success or relationships. Often used as 嫉妬する (to be jealous). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Jealous?! I am NOT jealous of that new female hire! Why would I ever care who you eat lunch with! ...っ, But if you ever go to lunch with her again, I will double your workload!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『し、嫉妬？！あの新人の女の子と楽しそうにお弁当食べてたからって、私が嫉妬なんかするわけないでしょ！バカ！…でも、次あの子と二人でランチ行ったら、明日の企画書二倍にするからね！』
- 羨望: Usually refers to a strong desire to possess what another has, often combined with admiration. It can be positive (aspiring to be like someone) or negative (jealousy). Often used as a noun with 「の的」「の眼差し」「を抱く」. 他人の才能や成功などをうらやましく思う気持ち。憧れの意味合いも含む。
- 嫉妬: Refers to feelings of jealousy, envy, or harboring resentment due to someone else's success or relationships. Often used as 嫉妬する (to be jealous). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Jealous?! I am NOT jealous of that new female hire! Why would I ever care who you eat lunch with! ...っ, But if you ever go to lunch with her again, I will double your workload!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『し、嫉妬？！あの新人の女の子と楽しそうにお弁当食べてたからって、私が嫉妬なんかするわけないでしょ！バカ！…でも、次あの子と二人でランチ行ったら、明日の企画書二倍にするからね！』
- 羨望: Usually refers to a strong desire to possess what another has, often combined with admiration. It can be positive (aspiring to be like someone) or negative (jealousy). Often used as a noun with 「の的」「の眼差し」「を抱く」. 他人の才能や成功などをうらやましく思う気持ち。憧れの意味合いも含む。
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