嫉そねむ

godan verb (-mu), transitive verb

be jealous of; envy; begrudge

Formal or literary term for feeling jealous or envious of someone. Often used in written language or elevated speech. Compare with 妬む (ねたむ), which is more common in everyday usage.

See also: 妬む (ねたむ)

• 彼かれは同どう僚りょうの成せい功こうを嫉そねんだ。