ムカムカ

Alternative writings: むかむか
Frequency:
1

to feel nauseous or queasy; a sick, unsettled sensation in the stomach.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

朝ご飯を食べてから胃がムカムカしてきた。

My stomach started to feel queasy after breakfast.

車酔いでムカムカして気分が悪い。

I feel nauseous from motion sickness.

薬の副作用で時々ムカムカすることがある。

Sometimes the medication makes me feel nauseous as a side effect.

2

to feel irritated, angry, or offended; a feeling of disgust or resentment.

Adverb Taking 'と'AdverbIrregular VerbOnomatopoeic or Mimetic Word

Examples

彼の失礼な発言にムカムカした。

I was irritated by his rude remark.

あの不公平な扱いを思い出すとムカムカする。

Thinking about that unfair treatment makes me angry.

ニュースを見てムカムカすることが多い。

I often feel upset or irritated when I watch the news.