Translation of Japanese word "怒る" to English
怒る
おこる
[okoru]
IPA: /o̞koɾu/
How to use
怒る (okoru / ikaru) — 'to get angry / scold'. Group 1. 怒り出す — fly into a rage. 大声で怒る — get angry loudly. Usually read as okoru.
🇬🇧 English
to get angry
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 怒る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おこる
Romaji Transcription: okoru
Example Sentences
彼は彼女の言葉に怒る。
かれはかれの ことばに おこる
He got angry at her words.
私は彼の行動に怒る。
わたしはかれの こうどうに おこる
I got angry at his behavior.
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Common phrases
- 本気で怒る— to get angry for real
Frequency rank: #388 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "怒る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "怒る" means "to get angry" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "怒る"?▼
The word "怒る" is read as "おこる" (okoru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of getting angry at someone's actions.".
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