怒鳴る

• Reading: どなる
• Romaji: donaru
• Kanji breakdown: 怒 (do/ika) — anger, fury; 鳴 (na/mei) — to sound, ring
• Pronunciation: /do.na.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To shout in anger; to yell; to bellow. Specifically implies shouting driven by anger or frustration.

A Group 1 (godan) intransitive verb. Unlike 叫ぶ (to scream/shout generally), 怒鳴る specifically conveys anger. Often used to describe bosses, parents, or anyone losing their temper. The に particle marks the person being yelled at.

Examples

1. 上司が部下に怒鳴るのはパワハラだ。 A supervisor yelling at subordinates is workplace harassment.
2. 父は怒鳴ることはめったにない穏やかな人だ。 My father is a calm person who rarely raises his voice.
3. 隣の部屋から誰かが怒鳴る声が聞こえた。 I heard someone yelling from the next room.

Usage Guide

Context: workplace, family, conflict

Tone: intense

Origin & History

Compound of 怒 (anger) and 鳴る (to sound/ring). Literally 'anger sounds' — the sound of fury given voice.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal