Translation guide
The English word "anger" refers to a strong feeling of displeasure or hostility. In Japanese, expressing anger directly can be culturally sensitive, and the appropriate word or phrase depends heavily on context, intensity, and formality.
To refer to the emotion of anger in a general sense.
The most common and neutral noun for anger. Suitable for both spoken and written contexts.
His anger did not subside.
A slightly more literary or formal term for anger, often implying an outward display of anger.
He spoke with anger in his voice.
A strong, often righteous anger; literary or formal. Rare in everyday speech.
His anger at the injustice was intense.
To express the action of becoming angry.
The most common verb meaning 'to get angry'. Can be used for both momentary and sustained anger.
He gets angry easily.
Please don't be so angry.
An idiomatic phrase meaning 'to get angry' or 'to be offended'. Very common in spoken Japanese. Literally 'stomach stands up'.
Slang for 'to snap' or 'to lose one's temper'. Implies a sudden, explosive outburst.
To be indignant or resentful; a stronger, more formal term than 怒る.
To express causing anger in someone else.
Causative form of 怒る, meaning 'to make someone angry'.
I made him angry (unintentionally).
Literally 'to buy anger', meaning to incur someone's anger through one's actions.
To rub someone the wrong way; to irritate or provoke anger, often by saying or doing something that goes against the person's grain.
To describe an angry look or expression.
Literally 'angry face'. The most straightforward way to describe an angry expression.
He looked at me with an angry face.
Literally 'scary face', often used to describe an angry or stern expression that intimidates.
My father got angry with a scary face.
A stern, grim, or severe expression, often associated with anger or displeasure.
He remained silent with a stern expression (of anger).
To express anger that is held back or simmering.
To suppress or control one's anger.
He tried to suppress his anger.
An idiomatic expression meaning one's anger is not subsiding; literally 'the bug in one's stomach won't settle'. Used when you can't calm down.
Pent-up anger or resentment; frustration that has built up over time.
Saying '私は怒っている' (I am angry) can sound overly direct or childish in Japanese. It is often more natural to describe the situation or use phrases like '腹が立つ' or 'ムカつく' (slang) to express your feelings indirectly.
怒る (okoru) means to get angry, often with an emotional connotation. 叱る (shikaru) means to scold or reprimand, which may involve anger but is more about correcting behavior. Be careful not to confuse them when talking about disciplining someone.
In formal or business settings, direct expressions of anger are avoided. Instead, use phrases like '遺憾に思う' (ikan ni omou, to find regrettable) or '不快に感じる' (fukai ni kanjiru, to feel displeased) to convey dissatisfaction without overt anger.
He couldn't hide his anger.
She left the room in anger.
His words filled me with anger.
彼の言い方には腹が立った。
I got angry at the way he said it.
He finally snapped.
He was indignant at the injustice.
His rude attitude incurred the boss's anger.
His words rubbed her the wrong way and made her angry.
Just seeing his face makes my anger boil up.
彼は鬱憤を晴らすために叫んだ。
He shouted to vent his pent-up anger.