NichiDict

羨む

N2
うらやむ
[urayamu]
Illustration for 羨む

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to envy; to be envious of; to be jealous of

Examples

若くして出世した彼の成功を羨む人は少なくない。

Not a few people envy his success.

海外旅行に行ける友人を羨んでいた

I was envious of my friend who could travel abroad.

人を羨むより自分の努力に集中すべきだ。

Instead of envying others, you should focus on your own efforts.