Translation guide
Expresses emotional distress, anger, or disappointment. Japanese uses different words depending on the nuance: general upset, anger, sadness, or feeling bothered.
To be emotionally unsettled, troubled, or distressed about something.
Describes being so upset or shocked that you can't think straight. Common in spoken and written Japanese.
事故の知らせを聞いて、気が動転して何も手につかなかった。
When I heard about the accident, I was so upset I couldn't do anything.
To be shaken or agitated emotionally. Slightly formal; used in both speech and writing.
彼女はそのニュースにひどく動揺していた。
She was very upset by the news.
Literally 'heart is disturbed'; poetic or literary way to say emotionally upset.
突然の別れに心が乱れた。
My heart was thrown into turmoil by the sudden parting.
To be angry, irritated, or annoyed about something.
Common expression for being angry or offended. Literally 'stomach stands up'.
彼の言い方には本当に腹が立った。
I was really upset by the way he said it.
General verb for 'get angry'. Can be used for being upset in the sense of anger.
Slang for feeling irritated or pissed off. Very casual.
To be sad, hurt, or emotionally wounded.
Adjective for 'sad'. Often used when upset means hurt or sorrowful.
友達に悪口を言われて悲しかった。
I was upset because my friend said mean things to me.
To be hurt (emotionally). Emphasizes the feeling of being wounded.
To feel down or depressed. Often used when upset leads to low mood.
To be bothered, troubled, or worried about something.
Something is on your mind and bothering you. Very common.
彼が何を考えているのか気になる。
I'm upset wondering what he's thinking.
To be troubled or worried about a problem. Implies deeper concern.
There is no single Japanese word that covers all meanings of 'upset'. Translating directly as 'アップセット' is not natural. Choose the expression that matches the specific emotion.
怒る (okoru) is a general verb for getting angry, while 腹が立つ (hara ga tatsu) is an idiomatic phrase that emphasizes the feeling of anger welling up. 腹が立つ is often used for personal irritation.
He gets upset easily.
あいつの態度にムカついた。
I was upset by his attitude.
彼の言葉に深く傷ついた。
I was deeply upset by his words.
試験に落ちて落ち込んでいる。
I'm upset because I failed the exam.
I'm upset about my future.