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羨
On'yomi
セン・エン
SEN / EN
Kun'yomi
うらや.む・あまり
urayamu / amari
envious · be jealous · covet
Details
Strokes13
Radical羊sheep(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sheep and next. Envying next sheep.
Symbolism
Envy, envious, longing. Represents envying.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 羨
Proverbs & Idioms
羨望の眼差し
せんぼうのまなざし
Eyes of envy
Looking with jealousy
Other kanji with the same meaning
“be jealous”
“covet”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 羨 mean in Japanese?
羨 means envious, be jealous, covet.
How do you read 羨?
On'yomi: セン、エン (SEN, EN). Kun'yomi: うらや.む、あまり (urayamu, amari).
How many strokes does 羨 have?
羨 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 羊 (sheep).
Is 羨 a good kanji for a tattoo?
羨 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means envious, be jealous, covet. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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