Japanese word

腹立ち

Pronunciation

Romajiharadachi

Meaning

  • nounanger

Example

彼の言葉に腹立ちを覚えました。kare no koto ba ni hara da chi o obo e ma shi ta

I felt anger at his words.

Illustration for 腹立ち (anger)

More examples

何度説明しても理解されず、腹立ちを抑えられませんでした。nan do setsu mei shi te mo ri kai sa re zu hara da chi o osa e ra re ma se n de shi ta

I could not control my anger when my explanation was not understood despite repeating it several times.

Core concept

Describes a strong inner reaction that flares up when something feels offensive or frustrating.

Common phrases

  • 腹立ちを感じるhara da chi o kan ji ru

    feel anger

  • 腹立ちを抑えるhara da chi o osa e ru

    control one's anger

  • 腹立ちをぶつけるhara da chi o bu tsu ke ru

    take one's anger out on someone

Similar words

怒りikari: An intense feeling of displeasure that can arise from injury, insult, or unfair treatment.
立腹rippuku: Anger directed at a person or action that has caused offense.
苛立ちiradachi: A feeling of annoyance and impatience caused by obstacles or repeated problems.
憤りikidōri: Serious anger directed at conduct considered unjust, dishonest, or unacceptable.

Definition in Japanese

他人の言動などに強い不快感や怒りを感じること。ta nin no gen dō na do ni tsuyo i fu kai kan ya ika ri o kan ji ru ko to

Word origin

The noun 腹立ち (haradachi) is built from 腹 (hara, "belly") and 立つ (tatsu, "stand") and derives from the verb 腹立つ (haradatsu), "to become angry".

Usage tips

  • The pattern 腹立ちを覚える (haradachi o oboeru) uses 覚える (oboeru) to mean "feel" an emotion, showing that the verb is not limited to "memorize".

Other meanings

  • irritationnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 腹立たしいharadatashiiirritatingi-adjective
  • 腹立たしさharadatashisairritationnoun

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