むしゃくしゃ

Alternative writings: ムシャクシャ
Frequency:
1

Irritated; vexed; in a bad temper — a feeling of frustration or annoyance, often prompting impulsive actions.

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

むしゃくしゃして、深夜にコンビニへ行ってついお菓子を買ってしまった。

Feeling irritated, I went to the convenience store late at night and ended up buying snacks.

彼の無神経な一言にむしゃくしゃしたが、言い返さなかった。

I was annoyed by his insensitive remark, but I didn't answer back.

むしゃくしゃして髪を切ったら、思ったより短くなってしまった。

I cut my hair out of irritation and it ended up shorter than I expected.

2

Shaggy; bushy; ragged — describing a rough, tousled, or unkempt appearance (hair, fabric, etc.).

AdverbAdverb Taking 'と'Irregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

古いセーターが何度も洗ったせいで表面がむしゃくしゃになっている。

The old sweater has become ragged-looking on the surface after many washes.

散歩に出た犬は風で毛がむしゃくしゃになっていた。

The dog out for a walk had its fur tousled by the wind.