How to Say ‘I’m Jealous, I Wish I Had Your Skills’ in Japanese

Introduction

Expressing jealousy and admiration for someone’s skills or abilities in Japanese can help you convey your feelings effectively. In this guide, we’ll explore how to say “I’m jealous, I wish I had your skills” in Japanese.

Saying ‘I’m Jealous, I Wish I Had Your Skills’ in Japanese

To say “I’m jealous, I wish I had your skills” in Japanese, you can use the following phrase:

  • 「あなたのスキルが羨ましいです、私もあんなスキルが欲しいです。」 (Anata no sukiru ga urayamashii desu, watashi mo anna sukiru ga hoshii desu.)

Here’s a breakdown of the phrase:

  • あなたのスキルが羨ましいです (Anata no sukiru ga urayamashii desu) means “I’m jealous of your skills” or “I envy your skills.”
  • 私もあんなスキルが欲しいです (Watashi mo anna sukiru ga hoshii desu) means “I also want skills like that” or “I wish I had skills like that.”

Using this phrase allows you to express your admiration and jealousy for someone’s skills or abilities in Japanese.

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