羨うらやましい

i-adjective

envious; jealous

Expresses a feeling of wishing you had what someone else has, or that you could be in their situation. Often used in a light, admiring way rather than deep resentment.

• 彼かれの新あたらしい車くるまが羨うらやましい。

  I'm envious of his new car.

• あの人ひとはいつも楽たのしそうで羨うらやましい。

  That person always seems to be having fun; I'm envious.

i-adjective

enviable

Describes a position, situation, or quality that is so good it makes others feel envious. Often used in set phrases like 羨ましい限りだ.

• 彼かの女じょの成せい功こうは本ほん当とうに羨うらやましい。

  Her success is truly enviable.

• 若わかいっていいね、羨うらやましい限かぎりだ。

  Being young is great; I'm so envious.