ささくれ立だつ

godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb

split finely; splinter; get frayed

Describes physical splitting or fraying of thin materials such as wood, nails, or fabric edges. Often used for hangnails or splinters.

See also: ささくれる

• 爪つめの先さきがささくれ立だって痛いたい。

  The tip of my nail is split and hurts.

• 古ふるい板いたの表ひょう面めんがささくれ立だっている。

  The surface of the old board is splintered.

godan verb (-tsu), intransitive verb

become irritable; feel on edge

Metaphorical extension of the physical sense: describes a person's nerves or mood becoming frayed and irritable. Often used in the form 神経がささくれ立つ.

See also: ささくれる

• 最さい近きんストレスで神しん経けいがささくれ立だっている。

  Lately, my nerves are frayed from stress.

• 彼かれはささくれ立だった口く調ちょうで答こたえた。

  He answered in an irritable tone.