Mnemonic
A goat stands in a raging storm, soaked and miserable, watching through a window as a pampered house goat stretches and lets out a contented yawn by the fireplace. The drenched goat grows bitterly envious of that warm, lazy life it will never have.
Additional thoughts
Picture the rain-soaked goat pressing its nose against the glass, longing visible in its eyes, while the indoor goat yawns without a care. That aching gaze IS envy.Quick recall
A goat in a storm watches another yawn cozily inside—growing envious.Details
The keyword for 羨 is envious. This kanji conveys the feeling of envy or jealousy—the longing desire one feels when seeing others possess something one lacks. It captures that covetous gaze directed at another person's good fortune, success, or possessions. The character is used to express admiration tinged with a wish that one could have the same blessings for oneself.
- On'yomi
- せん、えん
- Kun'yomi
- うらや.む、あまり