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怒る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 怒る

Godan verb
Freq #550
1

Intransitive verb

to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper

Examples
その子は留守番をしなければならないと言って怒っていた
The boy was cross at having to stay at home.
2

Transitive verb; Usu. in the passive

to scold; to tell (someone) off

Examples
それをそのままにしておきなさい。そうしないと怒られますよ。
Leave it as it is, or you will be scolded.

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1221
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

angry
be offended

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いか.る
おこ.る
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