Envy in Japanese
"envy" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "envy". The most common choice is shown first.
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jealous, envy
Reading: shitsu
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of woman and illness. Woman's jealous heart.
What it carries
Jealousy, envy, grudge. Represents being jealous.
Related kanji for "envy"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for envy?
The most common kanji for "envy" is 嫉, read as shitsu. It means jealous, envy. Related kanji: 妬 (envy).
How many strokes does 嫉 have?
嫉 has 13 strokes.