Translation guide
The English phrase "be aggravated" can mean to feel annoyed or irritated, or to describe a situation or condition that becomes worse. This guide helps learners express these meanings naturally in Japanese.
Expressing that someone is annoyed, irritated, or frustrated by something.
A common onomatopoeic verb meaning to be irritated, annoyed, or on edge. Often used for ongoing frustration.
彼の態度にイライラする。
I get aggravated by his attitude.
Describing that a problem, illness, or situation becomes more severe or intense.
The standard verb for 'to worsen' or 'to aggravate' (intransitive). Used for conditions, situations, symptoms.
彼の症状が悪化した。
His symptoms were aggravated.
The English passive 'be aggravated' does not have a direct passive equivalent in Japanese for the 'annoyed' meaning. Use active expressions like イライラする or 腹が立つ. For the 'worsen' meaning, use intransitive verbs like 悪化する.
彼はイライラしている。
He is aggravated.
Literally 'stomach stands up', meaning to get angry or annoyed. Stronger than イライラする, often for a specific trigger.
彼の無責任な行動には腹が立つ。
I get aggravated by his irresponsible behavior.
Slangy, used mainly in casual speech. Means to be disgusted or pissed off. Can sound strong or vulgar.
あいつの言い方にむかつく。
The way he talks aggravates me.
A more formal or literary term for irritation. Often used in writing or serious contexts.
彼の無理解に苛立つ。
I am aggravated by his lack of understanding.
Literally 'touches a nerve', meaning something gets on your nerves. Used for persistent annoyances.
彼の話し方が神経に障る。
His way of speaking aggravates me.
A more colloquial way to say 'get worse'. Commonly used in daily conversation.
雨がひどくなってきた。
The rain is getting aggravated.
Means 'to become serious' or 'to escalate'. Used for problems or crises.
紛争が深刻化している。
The conflict is being aggravated.
Transitive phrase meaning 'to make the situation worse'. Used when someone's action aggravates a problem.
彼の発言が事態を悪化させた。
His remarks aggravated the situation.