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Anger, Angry
γγ-γ (oko-ru), γγ-γ (ika-ru)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Japanese often avoid showing strong anger openly. Instead of saying someone is ζγ£γ¦γγ ('angry'), people may describe them as ζ©ε«γζͺγ ('in a bad mood') to sound softer.
Memory Trick
Imagine your HEART burning with FIRE when someone cuts in line. That burning feeling is ANGER.
Readings
Onyomi: γ (do)
Kunyomi: γγ-γ (oko-ru), γγ-γ (ika-ru)
Example Words
ζγ
γγγ (okoru)
To get angry
ζΏζ
γγγ© (gekido)
Rage
ζ鳴γ
γ©γͺγ (donaru)
To shout
ζγ
γγγ (ikari)
Anger
Example Sentence
ε ηγ― γ¨γ¦γ ζγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
γγγγγ― γ¨γ¦γ γγγ£γ¦γγΎγγ
sensei wa totemo okotteimasu
The teacher is very angry.