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嫉
On'yomi
シツ
SHITSU
Kun'yomi
そね.む・ねた.む・にく.む
sonemu / netamu / nikumu
jealous · envy
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of woman and illness. Woman's jealous heart.
Symbolism
Jealousy, envy, grudge. Represents being jealous.
Component Breakdown
嫉=
女疾
woman + 疾
Words & Expressions
Words written with 嫉
Four-Character Compounds
嫉視反目
しっしはんもく
jealousy and enmity; being jealous of and at odds with (each other)
反目嫉視
はんもくしっし
jealousy and enmity; being jealous of and at odds with (each other)
Proverbs & Idioms
嫉妬は己を焼く
しっとはおのれをやく
Jealousy burns oneself
Envy harms the one who feels it
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嫉 mean in Japanese?
嫉 means jealous, envy.
How do you read 嫉?
On'yomi: シツ (SHITSU). Kun'yomi: そね.む、ねた.む、にく.む (sonemu, netamu, nikumu).
How many strokes does 嫉 have?
嫉 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 女 (woman).
Is 嫉 a good kanji for a tattoo?
嫉 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means jealous, envy. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.