怒って
okotte
The English phrase 'angry' is translated into Japanese as 怒って (okotte).
The word 怒って describes a state of displaying or being in a state of anger. You can also use the idiom 腹が立つ (hara ga tatsu), which is a common way to express that one is feeling angry or annoyed.
Meaning: displaying anger (adj)
Which one should you use?
While 怒る (okoru) often implies an outward expression of anger directed toward someone, the idiom 腹が立つ (hara ga tatsu) focuses more on the internal feeling of irritation or resentment. Literally, 腹が立つ means 'one's belly stands up'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The dictionary form is the verb 怒る (okoru), which means 'to get angry' or 'to lose one's temper'.
How do you pronounce it?
okotte
Did you know?
- The verb 怒る (okoru) can be used in a very different way in a non-angry context: it can also mean 'to roar' when describing the sound of thunder or the sea. This connects the human emotion of anger to the power of nature.
- Japanese has a word むかつく (mukatsuku) for a specific type of 'angry' that starts as a feeling of physical nausea or disgust in the stomach.
- The phrase 腹が立つ links anger to the 'belly' because ancient Japanese culture viewed the 腹 (hara) as the center of human emotion and willpower rather than the heart.
Examples in context
- 怒ってたの？Were you angry?This sentence is useful for asking if someone was in a state of being angry using 怒って.Tatoeba #8701779 by bunbuku, translation #3326717 by CK
- まだ怒ってる？Are you still angry with me?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is still in a state of being angry using 怒って.Tatoeba #2615036 by tommy_san, translation #2462034 by freddy1
- 怒ってないよ。I'm not angry.This sentence is useful for stating that one is not in a state of being angry using 怒って.Tatoeba #12593228 by small_snow, translation #2248121 by CK
- 彼はお怒っていらっしゃいますHe is angry.
- なんでそんなに怒っているの？Why are you so angry?
- 友達の態度に本当に腹が立つI am really mad at my friend's attitude.
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Example conversation
Yota is apologizing to Misaki for being late.
- 陽太 Yotaごめん、美咲が怒ってないか心配だった。Gomen, Misaki ga okottenai ka shinpai datta.I'm sorry, I was worried if you were angry, Misaki.
- 美咲 Misakiもう怒ってないよ。Mou okottenai yo.I'm not angry anymore.
- 陽太 Yota本当？よかった。Hontou? Yokatta.Really? That's a relief.
- 美咲 Misaki次は遅れないでね。Tsugi wa okurenaide ne.Don't be late next time.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
