怒っている
okotte iru
The English word 'mad' is expressed in Japanese as 怒っている (okotte iru).
In Japanese, 'mad' is often expressed as a verb rather than a pure adjective. It describes either the action of losing one's temper or the state of being upset. While 怒っている describes being in a state of anger, you can also use the idiom 腹が立つ, which literally means 'one's stomach stands up', to express being mad or irritated.
Meaning: angry (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The form 怒っている literally translates to 'is/am/are angry'. It is the continuous state of the verb 怒る, meaning 'to get angry' and describes being in the state of having become angry.
Which one should you use?
While 怒っている describes the ongoing state of being mad, the past tense form 怒った is used to describe the specific moment someone lost their temper. Additionally, the phrase イライラしている is an informal way to say 'mad' specifically when it means 'feeling irritated'.
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe the ongoing state of being mad, use 怒っている. However, if you want to describe the specific moment or action of someone losing their temper, use the past tense 怒った.
How do you pronounce it?
okotte iru
Did you know?
- The phrase ムカつく (mukatsuku) is a very common, informal way to say you are 'mad' or 'annoyed'. While it describes irritation, its origin is actually the sensation of nausea or feeling sick in the stomach.
- If you are 'mad' in the sense of being 'crazy' or 'insane', you would use the word 狂う (kuruu). Although it sounds similar to the emotional use of 'mad' in English, it describes a loss of mental faculty or a breakdown of order.
- The idiom 腹が立つ (hara ga tatsu) expresses anger by claiming your 'stomach is standing up'. This reflects the traditional Japanese belief that the 'hara' or belly is the physiological center of one's emotions and true intent.
Examples in context
- 何を怒っているの？What are you mad about?This sentence is useful for asking what someone is mad about using 怒っている.Tatoeba #187541 by bunbuku, translation #1357461 by CK
- 僕はトムに怒っている。I'm mad at Tom.This sentence shows how to say you are mad at someone using 怒っている.Tatoeba #3366822 by arnab, translation #2549639 by CK
- 怒っているの？Are you mad?This sentence is a way to ask if someone is currently mad using 怒っている.Tatoeba #1216913 by riccioberto, translation #18965 by CK
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hime and Kenta are talking in the living room.
- 陽葵 Himari健太くん、まだ怒っているの？Kenta-kun, mada okotte iru no?Kenta, are you still mad?
- 健太 Kentaああ、まだ怒っているよ。Aa, mada okotte iru yo.Yeah, I'm still mad.
- 陽葵 Himariごめんね。もう怒らないで。Gomen ne. Mou okoranaide.I'm sorry. Please don't be mad anymore.
- 健太 Kentaわかった。もういいよ。Wakatta. Mou ii yo.Alright. It's okay now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
