むかつき

Alternative writings:
Frequency:

1(1) A feeling of nausea; queasiness in the stomach. (2) A feeling of irritation or anger — being upset or annoyed.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

脂っこいものを食べて胸がむかつき始めた。

After eating greasy food, I started to feel nauseous.

彼の無責任な態度にむかつきを覚えた。

I felt irritated by his irresponsible attitude.

満員電車で押されて、むかつきが治らない。

Being pushed in the crowded train left me irritable and I can't calm down.

薬を飲んだらむかつきが少しおさまった。

After taking medicine, the nausea eased a bit.

Word Relationships

Synonyms
Derivations