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ムッと来る (ムッとくる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, kuru verb (irregular)
feel angry ; feel annoyed ; feel offended
usually written using kana alone
Describes a sudden feeling of irritation or offense, often in response to someone's words or actions. The ムッと part is an onomatopoeic element suggesting a quick, sharp rise of anger.
See also: ムッと
Anyone would feel offended by that attitude.
Written forms ムッと 来く る
Common katakana-mixed spelling; usually written in kana.
むっと 来く る
Hiragana variant; less common but still used.
むっとくる
Full hiragana spelling; also natural.
Similar words ムッとする Similar meaning but uses する instead of 来る; ムッと来る emphasizes the feeling arising within oneself, while ムッとする can also describe a visible expression of displeasure.
腹はら が 立た つ More general and stronger expression for getting angry; ムッと来る is specifically a momentary, sharp irritation.
Etymology Combination of the onomatopoeic adverb ムッと (expressing sudden displeasure or stuffiness) and the verb 来る (to come), literally 'a feeling of irritation comes'. The exact origin of ムッと is uncertain, but it is a common sound-symbolic form in Japanese.
