怒り

• Reading: いかり
• Romaji: ikari
• Kanji breakdown: 怒 (ikari/do) — anger, rage
• Pronunciation: /i.ka.ɾi/

Meaning

Anger; rage; fury. The emotion of being angered.

A noun derived from the verb 怒る (okoru/ikaru, to get angry). Represents anger as a state or emotion. Common expressions include 怒りを感じる (feel anger), 怒りを抑える (suppress anger), and 怒りが爆発する (explode with anger). More literary than simply saying 怒っている (being angry).

Examples

1. 彼の言葉に怒りを感じた。 I felt anger at his words.
2. 怒りを抑えるのが難しかった。 It was hard to hold back my anger.
3. 国民の怒りが大きくなっている。 The public's anger is growing.

Usage Guide

Context: emotions, news, literature

Tone: negative

Origin & History

Derived from the verb 怒る (ikaru/okoru). The kanji 怒 combines 奴 (slave, fellow) and 心 (heart), depicting a heart in a state of agitation.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal