JLPT N3 Intermediate
ムカムカ
Nausea or rising anger
Readings
Other forms
むかむか hiragana form
1 Adverb (often with と), Suru verb (ムカムカする)
Feeling Sick / Nauseous
Describes a churning, queasy sensation in the stomach that signals an urge to vomit.
Example
食べ過ぎて 、 胸 が ムカムカする 。
I ate too much and now I feel nauseous.
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2 Adverb (often with と), Suru verb (ムカムカする)
Feeling Angry / Irritated
Expresses a bubbling feeling of anger or disgust that lingers in the chest.
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