気きが立たつ

expression, godan verb (-tsu)

be on edge; be irritated; be worked up

Describes a state where one's nerves are frayed or one is easily agitated. Often used when someone is tense, restless, or quick to anger.

• 彼かれは最さい近きん仕し事ごとのストレスで気きが立たっている。

  He's been on edge lately because of work stress.

• 気きが立たっているときに話はなしかけないほうがいい。

  It's better not to talk to him when he's worked up.