hot flash; rush of blood to the head
Refers to a sudden sensation of heat, often in the face or upper body, from fever, menopause, or emotional excitement.
I sometimes get hot flashes due to menopause.
I get a rush of blood to the head when I take a hot bath.
Usually written in kana; the kanji form 逆上せ is rare.
Kanji spelling is uncommon; learners should use the kana form.
Derived from the verb のぼせる (to feel dizzy or flushed), which itself comes from 上せる (to raise). The noun form のぼせ refers to the resulting sensation of heat or blood rushing to the head.