Translation guide
Ways to express the idea of making a situation, condition, or mood worse, or the resulting state of increased severity or annoyance.
Expressing that an action or event causes a problem, illness, or negative state to become more severe.
Expressing that someone or something is annoying, irritating, or bothersome, often in a persistent way.
An aggravation of symptoms was observed.
ストレスが病気を悪化させた。
Stress aggravated the illness.
Transitive verb meaning 'to aggravate' or 'to make worse'. Used when someone or something causes the worsening.
彼の行動が状況を悪化させた。
His actions aggravated the situation.
Intransitive verb meaning 'to worsen' or 'to become aggravated'. Used when the condition itself deteriorates.
天候が悪化した。
The weather worsened.
Noun meaning 'becoming more serious' or 'aggravation' (of a problem). Often used with する.
紛争の深刻化を防ぐ。
Prevent the aggravation of the conflict.
Medical term for 'exacerbation' or 'aggravation' of a disease. Used in clinical contexts.
疾患の増悪が認められた。
An exacerbation of the disease was noted.
Noun meaning 'irritation' or 'annoyance'. The feeling of being aggravated.
彼の態度に苛立ちを感じた。
I felt aggravation at his attitude.
Transitive verb meaning 'to irritate' or 'to aggravate' (someone).
その音が私を苛立たせる。
That sound aggravates me.
Onomatopoeic word for the state of being irritated or frustrated. Often used with する.
渋滞でイライラした。
I got aggravated by the traffic jam.
Adjective meaning 'aggravating' or 'infuriating'. Describes something that causes anger or annoyance.
彼の無責任さが腹立たしい。
His irresponsibility is aggravating.
Slang verb meaning 'to be pissed off' or 'to feel aggravated'. Stronger and more informal.
あいつの言い方にむかつく。
The way he talks aggravates me.