N3
うらやむ (urayamu)
羨む
envy; be jealous of; covet; wish to be like
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to envying someone's fortunate situation, talent, or possessions, or wishing to be in their position (often with a mix of admiration and slight jealousy). Often used as 羨ましい (enviable). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Envy? Why would you ever envy other couples holding hands?! ...っ, If you want to hold hands so badly, just tell me! I-It is not like I am unwilling! ...Stop staring and grab it!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『うらやむ？！他人の仲良しカップルを羨む必要なんて1ミリもないでしょ！…っ、そんなに手を繋ぎたいなら、私と繋げばいいじゃない！ほら、黙って私の手をギュッと握りなさい！』
📝 Example Sentences
周囲から_______ほどの仲の良い夫婦でしたが、些細なすれ違いから別れてしまいました。
They were a couple so close that they were envied by those around them, but they separated due to minor misunderstandings.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "羨む"!
彼女の生まれ持った抜群のスタイルを_______ない女性はいません。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 他人の優れた美点などを羨ましく思う「羨ま（ない）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『抜群のスタイルを羨む！私だってスタイルには絶対的な自信があるんだから、羨まずに私だけを凝視しなさい！』
English: Since it represents wishing to have another's excellent traits, 'envying' (urayamu) is correct. Haruka: 'Envying outstanding style! I also have absolute confidence in my style, so don't envy others and stare strictly at me!'
English: Since it represents wishing to have another's excellent traits, 'envying' (urayamu) is correct. Haruka: 'Envying outstanding style! I also have absolute confidence in my style, so don't envy others and stare strictly at me!'
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