🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

いらいら

Pronunciation / Transliteration: iraira

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Annoyance/əˈnɔɪ.əns/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"彼の態度に隠しきれないいらいらを覚えた。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The feeling or state of being slightly angry, irritated, or displeased.

    "She could not hide her annoyance when the train was delayed yet again."
  2. 2

    A person or thing that causes irritation, trouble, or slight bother.

    "The constant buzzing of the mosquito became a major annoyance throughout the night."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'annoyance' originates from the Middle English 'anoyance', derived from the Old French 'anoier', which means 'to annoy'. The term has evolved through usage in various contexts, primarily relating to feelings of displeasure or irritation.

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