Jealous in Japanese
"jealous" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
羨ましい
urayamashii
4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "jealous". The most common choice is shown first.
嫉View details →
Top pick
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 "jealous"
妬Details →羨Details →怨Details →
jealous
to
Composed of woman and stone. Woman jealous like stone.
be jealous(also: envious, covet)
sen
Composed of sheep and next. Envying next sheep.
be jealous(also: grudge, show resentment)
en
Composed of bend and heart. Crooked heart.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for jealous?
The most common kanji for "jealous" is 嫉, read as shitsu. It means jealous, envy. Related kanji: 妬 (jealous), 羨 (be jealous), 怨 (be jealous).
How many strokes does 嫉 have?
嫉 has 13 strokes.