Refers to the feeling of resentment or covetousness toward another's success, possessions, or qualities. Often used in emotional or literary contexts.
See also: 嫉み (そねみ)
I feel envy at her success.
Jealousy can sometimes ruin relationships.
妬み is a plain noun for envy or resentment that can apply to success or possessions, whereas 焼きもち is specifically the light, colloquial word for romantic jealousy.
妬み is a native word emphasizing resentment or envy toward someone's advantage, whereas ジェラシー leans more toward romantic jealousy with a stylish, Western nuance.
Standard kanji spelling for jealousy/envy.
Alternate kanji spelling; also read そねみ with a similar meaning.
Derived from the verb 妬む (ねたむ, to envy). The kanji 妬 and 嫉 both carry meanings of jealousy and envy.