嫉妬
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Base noun form. Used to describe the feeling of envy or resentment towards someone else's success, possessions, or advantages. Often appears in phrases like 『嫉妬する』 (shitto suru, 'to be jealous').
Theme
User and their close friend Aya are having a heart-to-heart conversation about Aya's feelings of jealousy towards a mutual acquaintance.
嫉妬
しっと
jealousy
People & IdentityEmotions & Personality
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'jealous' person seeing someone else succeed and thinking, 'She's so jealous!' — it sounds like 'she-doh' (嫉妬 shitto). 'She-doh' → 嫉妬 (shitto, 'jealousy').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, expressing 『嫉妬』 (shitto, 'jealousy') openly is often avoided as it can be seen as negative or immature. It's more common to use indirect expressions or keep such feelings private to maintain harmony.
Forms
Base: 嫉妬Base noun form. Used to describe the feeling of envy or resentment towards someone else's success, possessions, or advantages. Often appears in phrases like 『嫉妬する』 (shitto suru, 'to be jealous').