Meaning

Primary

Anger

Word Type

noun

Explanation

An angry energy comes out of you when you have anger.

怒気 looks simple, but it's a pretty advanced term more commonly used in literature, typically to describe a character's anger as expressed through their voices, facial expressions, attitudes, or the surrounding atmosphere.

Reading

どき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

「よくそんな冷たいことが言えるよな!」と、コウイチは怒気をおびた声で言った。

"What a heartless thing to say!" said Koichi with anger in his voice.

相手は、こちらの怒気を感じたのか、急に静かになった。

The other person suddenly grew quiet, perhaps sensing my anger.

なんとか怒気を隠そうとしたが、引きつった笑顔しか作れなかった。

I tried to hide my anger, but could only manage a strained smile.

彼の鼻の穴は怒気を含んで膨らんでいる。

His nostrils swelled with anger.

Kanji Composition