羨ましい
うらやましいEnvious; admiring of what someone else has
N3i-adjective·urayamashii
How to remember it
裏 (behind) + 山 — gazing from behind the mountain at what another possesses.
Example sentences
彼の才能が羨ましい。
かれのさいのうがうらやましい。
I'm envious of his talent.
毎日休みで羨ましいです。
まいにちやすみでうらやましいです。
I'm jealous that you have every day off.
Usage
Admiration tinged with desire; softer and more positive than 嫉妬 (jealousy).
Related words
嫉妬羨望すごい欲しい