イライラ
ira-ira EverydaySpoken Informal
Irritated, annoyed
What does イライラ mean?
Describes the feeling of being prickly or vexed when things don't go as planned or when waiting too long.
The Image: Originates from 'ira' (thorn). It's the feeling of having small mental thorns poking you.
When to use it
- In a traffic jam
- A slow internet connection
- When someone keeps repeating the same mistake
Translation Warning
It's more about the 'itchy' impatience than a cold, calculating anger.
Avoid using when:
- For explosive rage (use 'muka-muka' or 'patsun')
- For deep sadness
Example Sentences
渋滞でイライラする。
I'm getting irritated because of the traffic jam.
Daily Life彼の話し方にイライラした。
His way of talking annoyed me.
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