expression, godan verb (-ru)
get on one's nerves; hit a nerve; irritate
Used when something or someone irritates or annoys you, often implying a sensitive or touchy reaction. Similar to 気に障る but with a stronger nuance of emotional irritation.
See also: 気に障る
彼の言い方が神経に障った。
His way of speaking got on my nerves.
あの音は本当に神経に障る。
That sound really gets on my nerves.