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On'yomi
セン・エン
SEN / EN
Kun'yomi
うらや.む・あまり
urayamu / amari

envious · be jealous · covet

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Strokes13
Radicalsheep(6)

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of sheep and next. Envying next sheep.

Symbolism

Envy, envious, longing. Represents envying.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

羨望の眼差し

せんぼうのまなざし

Eyes of envy

Looking with jealousy

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?

Yes. 羨 (envious, be jealous, covet) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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