怒
anger
Kanji 1639
anger
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Synopsis
Through 怒 one can learn about the transformative power of anger—namely, what it does to the body. (Nothing attractive.) Find out, too, about ways of flying into a rage and of shouting (with the help of a bird!). If rage turns you on, there's also information about making people angry. Finally, explore the differences between おこる and いかる, the two yomi of the verb 怒る. Both mean "to get angry," but beyond that, they diverge in unexpected ways.
Revision history:
Feb. 1, 2022:
- p. 2, Etymology Box: Updated the Henshall etymology and the Sears link.
- p. 10: Added a link to the Kanshudo games.
Jan. 20, 2012: Originally published.
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