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“rage” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajigekido

Example

彼の激怒はすぐに収まりました。kare no geki do wa su gu ni osa ma ri ma shi ta

His rage soon subsided.

Illustration for 激怒 (rage)

How to say “rage” in Japanese

“Rage” in Japanese is 激怒 (gekido).

Describes anger at an extremely high level, often with enough force to drive a strong reaction.

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

Example sentences with 激怒

彼女の突然の激怒に、会議室は静まり返りました。kano jo no totsu zen no geki do ni kai gi shitsu wa shizu ma ri kae ri ma shi ta

The meeting room fell silent at her sudden rage.

Tips for using 激怒

  • 激怒 (gekido) is more formal and stronger than everyday 怒り (ikari), so it often appears in news reports or written descriptions rather than casual conversation.

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