We all can get real grumpy every now and then, but it feels best to
say things out loud sometimes. The problem is ofcourse that everyone can hear you
and gets what you are saying, but if you used Japanese to express your
anger, no one would understand a word (unless you are in Japan or speaking with a Japanese person)! So, to
keep it direct, in this short [but hopefully educational] blog post, I
will teach you 5 simple but effective Japanese phrases that you can use
when you are angry. A pretty good trick to use when you need to blow off some steam but still don't want people to understand you!
1) ほっておいて。(Pronounced as "Hotte oite."). This translates into "Leave me alone". Very useful if you want to, well, be left alone and when you are being highly annoyed or disturbed by someone.
2)
だまれ！(Pronounced as "Damare!"). This translates into "Shut up!". This
conveys your anger good but it is a really harsh phrase. So, you can
also say うるさい！(Pronounced as "Urusai!") instead, which means "Be
quiet!". The latter one is more commonly used than the first
alternative.
3) なんでもいい。(Pronounced as "Nan demo ii."). This translates into "Whatever". Usually, in Japan, when someone tells one "whatever", it sounds perfunctory. It gives the impression that the person is either angry or not interested in the conversation.
4) いいかげんにして よ。(Pronounced as "Ii kagen ni shite yo."). This translates into "Cut it out". This one, I have heard a lot in animes/mangas/games before, so I am guessing it is rather common.
5) 私、怒ってます。(Pronounced as "Watashi, okotte masu."). This final phrase translates into "I am upset". Maybe it is not exactly what you want to say when you are mad, but it has earned its spot here anyway, since it can be a "nicer" way to express your negative emotions.
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Well, are you enjoying my Japanese lessons? If so, I shall gladly write more and add it to my "Learn Japanese" category, so you can always read the blog posts again!
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