類義語対比
羨ましい
VS
健気な
「羨ましい」と「健気な」の違いと正しい使い分け
単語A
羨ましい
意味・対訳
envious; jealous; admirable
読み方
うらやましい (urayamashii)
対象レベル
N4
実用例文
友達が海外旅行に行くなんて、本当に羨ましいです。
My friend is going on an overseas trip; I'm really envious!
単語B
健気な
意味・対訳
brave, gallant, admirable (especially for someone in a difficult situation, showing fortitude)
読み方
けなげな (kenagena)
対象レベル
N2
実用例文
小さな体で頑張る姿は健気だった。
The sight of her small body trying her best was admirable.
どっちを使う？使い分けクイズ
示された日本語表現（対訳）に合致する適切な単語を選んでください。
この文脈（envious; jealous; admirable）に合うのはどちらの単語ですか？
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 羨ましい: An i-adjective expressing envy or admiration for someone else's good fortune, possessions, or abilities. It can carry both positive (admiring) and negative (jealous) connotations, but often used in a light, positive way in daily conversation.
- 健気な: Used to describe someone (often a child or a weak person) who, despite facing hardship or disadvantage, tries their best and perseveres with admirable spirit. It's a な-adjective.
- 羨ましい: An i-adjective expressing envy or admiration for someone else's good fortune, possessions, or abilities. It can carry both positive (admiring) and negative (jealous) connotations, but often used in a light, positive way in daily conversation.
- 健気な: Used to describe someone (often a child or a weak person) who, despite facing hardship or disadvantage, tries their best and perseveres with admirable spirit. It's a な-adjective.
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