怒り
NOUN
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anger
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rage
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fury
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irritation
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exasperation
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upset
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strong emotional response
untranslatable
(This phrase attempts to encapsulate the depth of '怒り', as it includes nuances of emotional intensity that a single word may not fully convey.)
「怒り」(ikari) refers to a strong negative emotion encompassing various degrees of displeasure, from mild irritation or exasperation to intense anger, rage, or fury. While direct English equivalents like "anger" exist, 「怒り」 can often carry a broader sense of a powerful, deep-seated emotional response, sometimes to injustice or offense, which a single English word might not fully convey. It represents a state of being greatly displeased or hostile.
- 彼の言葉に怒りを感じた。 — I felt anger at his words.
- 不正に対する国民の怒りが爆発した。 — The nation's fury over the injustice erupted.
- 怒りを静めるのに時間がかかった。 — It took time to calm my rage.