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“indignation” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajifungai

Example

彼はその決定に憤慨しました。kare wa so no ket tei ni fun gai shi ma shi ta

He was indignant about the decision.

Illustration for 憤慨 (indignation)

How to say “indignation” in Japanese

“Indignation” in Japanese is 憤慨 (fungai).

It marks a forceful reaction of anger toward something considered unjust, improper, or unacceptable.

Full entry for 憤慨: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 憤慨

会見では、参加者から憤慨の声が上がりました。kai ken de wa san ka sha ka ra fun gai no koe ga a ga ri ma shi ta

Participants voiced their indignation at the press conference.

Tips for using 憤慨

  • 憤慨 (fungai) has a formal tone, so it appears more often in news reports and essays than in casual conversation.

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