やきもち焼き (やきもちやき) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
jealous person
Refers to a person who is prone to jealousy, especially in romantic contexts. Often used in a slightly teasing or critical way.
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Our cat is jealous and gets angry if you pet another cat.
Similar words
- 嫉妬深い
More formal and intense; describes a deeply jealous nature, often with a negative connotation. やきもち焼き is lighter and more colloquial.
- やきもち
The noun meaning 'jealousy' itself. やきもち焼き is the person who feels it.
Etymology
From やきもち (jealousy) + 焼き (baking/burning), literally 'grilling jealousy', a playful expression for a person who 'burns' with jealousy.
