羨む

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 羨む (うらやむ) adds okurigana む to envy 羨, forming a transitive verb.
• Basic usage: It describes wanting a friend's talent or the freedom enjoyed by people who travel.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Envy as a feeling, not progress itself
  • 羨む reports the emotional comparison; it does not imply taking action or improving one's own circumstances.