Translation guide
Describes a sudden, impulsive action or emotional outburst, often regretted later. In Japanese, this is expressed through idioms about losing composure, acting on impulse, or being overcome by emotion.
He had a rush of blood to the head.
He had a rush of blood to the head and yelled at his boss.
An onomatopoeic phrase meaning to suddenly flare up in anger or lose one's cool, often leading to impulsive actions.
I had a rush of blood to the head and ended up hitting him.
A more literal way to say 'act impulsively'. It lacks the emotional nuance but is clear in meaning.
He had a rush of blood to the head and quit his job.
Means 'to lose oneself' or 'to be beside oneself', often used when someone acts out of character due to strong emotion.
I had a rush of blood to the head and said terrible things to her.
The English phrase 'rush of blood to the head' is idiomatic. A literal translation like 頭への血の急流 would not be understood. Use the idiomatic expressions provided.