Proverb / Kotowaza
怒り心頭に発する
To be filled with uncontrollable, intense rage.
Anger wells up from the depths of one's heart
Quick Answer
To be filled with uncontrollable, intense rage.
- Literal Image
- Anger wells up from the depths of one's heart
- How to Use It
- Used to describe a moment of extreme indignation or the point where someone's patience finally breaks due to mistreatment.
Meaning
Describes a state where intense anger wells up from deep within one's heart and reaches a point where it can no longer be suppressed. It is used when a person is extremely offended or incensed by a situation or another person's behavior.
Literal Image
Anger wells up from the depths of one's heart
How to Use It
Used to describe a moment of extreme indignation or the point where someone's patience finally breaks due to mistreatment.
Tone
Serious and strong; indicates a high level of emotional intensity.
Examples
度重なる失礼な態度に、ついに怒り心頭に発する。
Finally, intense anger welled up due to their repeated rudeness.
不当な扱いに、被害者たちは怒り心頭に発して抗議した。
The victims protested, filled with uncontrollable rage at their unfair treatment.
彼の身勝手な振る舞いを見て、怒り心頭に発した。
I was overcome with intense anger after seeing his selfish behavior.
Learning Notes
Key Vocabulary
Contains intermediate kanji and the formal verb form 'hassuru,' though the overall meaning is straightforward for those familiar with the individual words.
怒り
いかり / ikari
anger; rage
心頭
しんとう / shintou
one's heart; the depths of the mind
発する
はっする / hassuru
to arise; to emanate; to break out
Usage Profile
Usage note: This is a very strong expression of anger; ensure the situation warrants such a high level of indignation.
Misread Risk
While the literal reading 'to reach the head' is sometimes used as a pun or mistaken interpretation, the correct meaning refers to anger rising from within the heart/mind.
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Origin
The term 'shintou' (心頭) refers to the inside of the heart or the chest. The phrase describes a state where anger rises violently from deep within one's being.
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