expression, i-adjective
the grass is always greener on the other side
Proverb meaning that other people's things or situations seem better than one's own. Literally 'other people's flowers are redder'.
隣の芝生は青いと言うが、人の花は赤いとも言うね。
They say the grass is always greener on the other side, but they also say other people's flowers are redder.
A more common Japanese proverb with the same meaning: 'the neighbor's lawn is greener'.
A Japanese proverb. The exact origin is uncertain, but it uses the imagery of flowers appearing more vibrant when they belong to others.