Translation guide
How to describe an angry facial expression in Japanese, from common words to idiomatic phrases.
Describing a face that looks angry or mad.
The most direct and common way to say 'angry face'. Literally 'angry face'.
彼は怒った顔をしていた。
He had an angry face.
Literally 'scary face', often used when someone's angry expression is intimidating.
そんな怖い顔しないで。
Don't make such an angry face.
A face showing suppressed anger or annoyance, often with pursed lips.
彼女はむっとした顔で黙っていた。
She stayed silent with an angry face.
A sullen or displeased face, often used for a grumpy expression.
朝から不機嫌な顔をしている。
He's had an angry face since morning.
Specifically describing a frown or glare that shows anger.
A glaring face, showing anger by staring sharply.
彼は私をにらむ顔をした。
He gave me an angry glare.
A face with furrowed brows, indicating anger or displeasure.
彼女は眉をひそめた顔で抗議した。
She protested with an angry frown.
Describing a face that turns red due to anger.
A bright red face, often from anger or embarrassment.
怒りで真っ赤な顔になった。
His face turned red with anger.
Phrase meaning 'with a red face', commonly used with anger verbs.
彼は顔を真っ赤にして怒った。
He got angry, his face turning red.
Figurative expressions for an angry face.
Literally 'a face like a demon', used for a terrifyingly angry expression. Dramatic.
彼は鬼のような形相で怒鳴った。
He yelled with a demon-like angry face.
Refers to a face like a Hannya mask, representing intense jealousy and anger. Very strong and literary.
彼女は般若のような顔で睨んだ。
She glared with a face like a demon.
A grimace or scowl, often from anger or pain. Slightly colloquial.
彼はしかめっ面で怒りを表した。
He showed his anger with a scowl.