中っ腹
also: ちゅっぱら
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Meanings
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suppressed anger; pent-up irritation; simmering rage
Describes anger that is held in check, not openly expressed. Often used when someone is clearly annoyed but trying to stay composed.
He stayed silent, looking like he was holding back anger.
I was simmering with anger at my boss's unreasonable order, but I couldn't say anything.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が中っ腹になるfor someone to become inwardly angry (without showing it openly)
He got inwardly angry and left the room without saying a word.
- 中っ腹を抱えるto be holding back pent-up irritation
She attended the meeting while holding in her simmering irritation.