Japanese symbol for “begrudge”
妬む
ねたむ
Romaji: netamu
to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
In Japanese, begrudge is 妬む, read ねたむ (netamu).
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Meanings
- v5m, vt to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge
Written forms: 妬む、嫉む. Readings: ねたむ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “begrudge”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 出し惜しむ | だしおしむ dashioshimu | to grudge; to begrudge; to be stingy |
| 嫉む | そねむ sonemu | to be jealous of; to envy; to begrudge |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 嫉妬 | しっと shitto | jealousy; envy |
| 妬み | ねたみ netami | jealousy; envy |
| 妬ましい | ねたましい netamashii | jealous; envious |
| 妬く | やく yaku | to be jealous of; to be envious of; to envy |
| 嫉妬深い | しっとぶかい shittobukai | (deeply) jealous |
See also: Chinese symbol for “begrudge”.
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