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腹が立つ
Literally 'the stomach stands up.' In Japanese culture, the 'hara' (belly) is the seat of emotions; this expression means to feel angry or lose one's temper.
Examples in context
彼の失礼な態度には本当に腹が立つ。
His rude attitude really makes me angry.
そんな些細なことで腹を立てるな。
Don't get worked up over such a trivial thing.
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