嫉妬

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 嫉妬 (しっと) is jealousy or envy toward another person's success or relationship.
• Basic usage: 成功に嫉妬した marks the object of envy; 嫉妬が会話をぎこちなくした makes jealousy the cause of awkwardness.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Jealousy or envy and its effects
  • 嫉妬 is jealousy or envy directed at another person's success, ability, or relationship. The emotion can in turn affect judgment and behavior.