N3
ねたむ (netamu)
妬む
envy; be jealous of; begrudge
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to envying someone, being jealous of their success, popularity, or happiness, and harboring resentful feelings (very close to 嫉妬する). Often used as 妬ましい (enviable/jealous-inducing). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Envy? Jealous?! I am NOT jealous of people who get married early! ...っ, Because we are going to have the most premium, gorgeous wedding in the world very soon! Don't keep me waiting!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ね、妬む？！早くに結婚した友達夫婦を私が妬むわけないでしょ！…っ、だって、私たちの方が世界一甘くて豪華な夫婦になるんだから！早く私を迎えに来なさいよね！』
📝 Example Sentences
同僚の華々しい成功を心から祝福できず、影で_______てしまうのは人間の弱さです。
Not being able to sincerely congratulate a colleague's spectacular success and envying them in the shadow is human weakness.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "妬む"!
他人の才能や美貌を_______ても、自分自身が成長するわけではありません。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 他人の優れた点を羨み妬む「妬ん（でも）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『才能を妬む！バカね！あんたには、この世界一可愛くて優秀な私という最高のパートナーがいるんだから、胸を張りなさい！』
English: Since it represents envying another's excellent traits, 'envying' (netamu) is correct. Haruka: 'Envying talent! Idiot! Since you have me, the world's cutest and most excellent supreme partner, puff out your chest!'
English: Since it represents envying another's excellent traits, 'envying' (netamu) is correct. Haruka: 'Envying talent! Idiot! Since you have me, the world's cutest and most excellent supreme partner, puff out your chest!'
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