妬(ねた)む

Part of Speech

Verb 1

Meaning

to envy; to be jealous

Example Sentences

  • 父(ちち)が私(わたし)ばかり可愛(かわい)がるので、姉(あね)が妬(ねた)んでいる。
    My sister is jealous because our father shows affection only to me.
  • 他人(たにん)を妬(ねた)むより、自分(じぶん)のことに目(め)を向(む)けた方(ほう)がいい。
    Instead of envying others, it's better to focus on yourself.

Tags

JLPT N1