角かど立だつ

godan verb (-tsu)

be sharp; be rough; be harsh

Describes a person's words, attitude, or manner becoming sharp, harsh, or abrasive, often in a way that creates friction. Used for speech and behavior, not physical sharpness.

• 彼かれの言いい方かたが急きゅうに角かど立だった。

  His way of speaking suddenly became sharp.

• 議ぎ論ろんが角かど立だってきたので、話わ題だいを変かえた。

  The discussion was getting rough, so I changed the subject.