頭にくる

あたまにくる
Alternative writings: 頭に来る, あったま来る
Frequency:
1

To get angry; to lose one's temper — a casual expression for feeling strong annoyance or irritation.

ExpressionIrregular Verb

Examples

電車で足を踏まれて、頭にきた。

Someone stepped on my foot on the train and I got angry.

毎回遅刻する彼の態度には頭にくるよ。

His always-late attitude really makes me angry.

そんな言い方をするなんて、本当に頭にくる。

Saying something like that really makes me mad.

2

To hit one's head/glands — to go straight to one's head (of alcohol), or to feel the effects of an illness or substance (e.g., dizziness or intoxication).

ExpressionIrregular Verb

Examples

このワインは強いね、すぐに頭にくるよ。

This wine is strong — it goes straight to my head quickly.

薬を飲んだら頭にきて少しふらついた。

After taking the medicine I felt it hit my head and got a bit dizzy.

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