1.
anger; irritation; annoyance; indignation
A feeling of anger or irritation, often simmering or building up rather than an explosive outburst. Derived from the verb 腹立つ (to get angry).
腹立ちを覚える。
To feel irritation.
彼の態度に腹立ち��感じた。
I felt annoyed by his attitude.
約束を何度も破られて、腹立ちが収まらなかった。
Having had promises broken repeatedly, my anger would not subside.
The noun form of 腹が立つ (to get angry, literally 'the belly rises'). Expresses anger that is felt internally, often building or simmering.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 腹立ちを覚える: to feel irritation/anger
- 腹立ちを感じる: to feel annoyed
- 腹立ちが収まらない: anger won't subside
- 腹立ちを抑える: to hold back one's anger
- 腹立ちまぎれに: out of spite; in a fit of anger
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 怒り: anger, wrath — stronger and more intense than 腹立ち
- 苛立ち: irritation, frustration — focuses on restless, fidgety irritation
- 立腹: anger, indignation — more formal synonym; same kanji in different order
- 憤り: indignation, resentment — anger at something unjust
ETYMOLOGY:
From the Japanese body metaphor where the 腹 (belly/gut) is the seat of emotions. When one is angry, the belly 'rises' (立つ).