腹立ち
Meanings
1
Refers to a feeling of anger or irritation, often arising from a specific provocation. Commonly used in the phrase 腹立ちまぎれに (out of anger/spite).
I felt anger at his irresponsible attitude.
You shouldn't say such things out of anger.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に腹立ちを感じるto feel anger/irritation at something
I felt irritated by his rude attitude.
- 腹立ちを抑えるto suppress one's anger/irritation
She held back her irritation and spoke calmly.
- 腹立ちがおさまらないone's anger/irritation doesn't subside
No matter how many times he apologized, my irritation didn't go away.