expression, godan verb (-ku)
burn with jealousy; burn with desire
Idiomatic expression describing intense, painful emotions such as jealousy or longing, as if one's body is on fire.
彼は嫉妬に身を焼いた。
He burned with jealousy.
叶わぬ恋に身を焼く思いだった。
I felt like I was burning with unrequited love.