Meaning and Usage
"怒る" (おこる) means "to get angry" or "to become angry." It is a common verb used to express the feeling of anger or irritation. It can describe both sudden anger and ongoing frustration.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "怒る" in everyday conversations when someone is upset about something, such as being late, making a mistake, or when annoyed by others' behavior.
Collocations and Patterns
- 怒る (おこる): to get angry
- 怒るとき (おこるとき): when (someone) gets angry
- 怒らないで (おこらないで): don't get angry
- 怒らせる (おこらせる): to make someone angry (causative form)
Register and Politeness
"怒る" is neutral and can be used in casual and polite speech, but in very formal contexts, other expressions might be preferred.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "怒る" with "起こる" (also pronounced おこる), which means "to happen." Pay attention to the kanji and context to avoid confusion.