Translation and Meaning of: 腹立ち - haradachi

The word 「腹立ち」 (haradachi) is composed of the kanji 「腹」, which means "stomach" or "belly," and 「立ち」, which derives from the verb 「立つ」 (tatsu), meaning "to stand up" or "to rise." Literally, it can be interpreted as "raised stomach," but the real meaning goes beyond that, referring to a feeling of anger or irritation. This metaphor suggests that anger is something that arises from within, as if it were a visceral response rather than merely a rational one.

The term 「腹立ち」 refers to ancient times in Japan when feelings were often expressed through metaphors involving parts of the body. This way of expressing emotions is deeply rooted in the Japanese language and culture, as it was believed for long historical periods that certain emotions were generated in specific organs. In the case of 「腹立ち」, the connection is with the stomach, again emphasizing the physically and emotionally intense nature of this state.

The root of the word can be found in ancient Japanese society, where it was common to believe that the belly was the center of emotions. Nowadays, 「腹立ち」 is used in modern Japanese to describe a sudden irritation or anger. Similar expressions using "腹" include 「腹が立つ」 (hara ga tatsu), which is a common way to say that someone is irritated or nervous. By exploring these expressions, we notice how Japanese incorporates the concept that emotions influence the body in an almost tangible way, an idea that continues to resonate culturally and linguistically today.

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Synonyms and similar words

• イライラ (iraira) - Frustration, irritation
• 怒り (ikari) - Anger, rage
• 憤り (ikidoi) - Indignation, resentment
• 不機嫌 (fukigen) - Bad mood, bad humor
• 不満 (fuman) - Discontent, dissatisfaction
• むかつき (mukatsuki) - Annoyed, physical or emotional irritation
• いらだち (iradachi) - Frustration, mild irritation
• かんしゃく (kanshaku) - Outburst of anger, tantrum attack
• かっとなり (kattonari) - Loss of control, sudden anger
• ふんばり (funbari) - Persistence in the face of adversity
• いらいらする (iraira suru) - Become angry, feel frustration
• おこりっぽい (okorippoui) - Easily irritated, temperamental
• いらいらした (iraira shita) - Feeling frustrated or irritated
• かんしゃくを起こす (kanshaku o okosu) - To have a fit of rage, to become explosive.
• かっとなる (katto naru) - Getting furious, losing patience
• ふんばる (funbaru) - Persisting in a difficult situation
• がっかりする (gakkari suru) - Feel disappointed, disillusioned
• がっかりした (gakkari shita) - Feeling disappointed after the situation
• がっかりさせる (gakkari saseru) - To cause disappointment to someone
• がっかりさせた (gakkari saseta) - Disappoint someone in a specific situation
• がっかり感 (gakkari kan) - Feeling of disappointment
• がっかり気分 (gakkari kibun) - Disappointed state of mind
• がっかり顔 (gakkari gao) - Facial expression of disappointment
• がっかりした顔 (gakkari shita kao) - Face that shows disappointment
• がっかりした表情 (gakkari shita hyoujou) - Expression of disappointment
• がっかりした気持ち (gakkari shita kimochi) - Feelings of disappointment
• がっかりした心 (gakkari shita kokoro) - Disappointed heart

腹立ち

Romaji: haradachi
Kana: はらだち
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: raiva

Meaning in English: anger

Definition: Feeling irritated or dissatisfied.

Example Sentences - (腹立ち) haradachi

See below some example sentences:

腹立ちが収まらない。

Fukadachi ga osamaranai

Anger does not decrease.

The annoyance does not fit.

• 腹立ち (haradachi) - anger, irritation
• が (ga) - subject particle
• 収まらない (osamaranai) - not to calm down, not to relax