腹立(はらだ)ち

The noun form of 腹(はら)が立(た)つ (to get angry, literally 'the belly rises'). Expresses anger that is felt internally, often building or simmering.

Common collocations

• 腹立(はらだ)ちを覚(おぼ)える: to feel irritation/anger
• 腹立(はらだ)ちを感(かん)じる: to feel annoyed
• 腹立(はらだ)ちが収(おさ)まらない: anger won't subside
• 腹立(はらだ)ちを抑(おさ)える: to hold back one's anger
• 腹立(はらだ)ちまぎれに: out of spite; in a fit of anger

Similar words

• 怒(いか)り: anger, wrath — stronger and more intense than 腹立(はらだ)ち
• 苛立(いらだ)ち: irritation, frustration — focuses on restless, fidgety irritation
• 立腹(りっぷく): anger, indignation — more formal synonym; same kanji in different order
• 憤(いきどお)り: indignation, resentment — anger at something unjust

Etymology

From the Japanese body metaphor where the 腹(はら) (belly/gut) is the seat of emotions. When one is angry, the belly 'rises' (立(た)つ).