八つ当たり

やつあたり

venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on

Common word Also written 八つ当り、やつ当たり、八つあたり

Meanings

  1. Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive

    venting one's anger (on someone or something); taking out one's anger on

Example sentences

  • オレに八やつ当あたりするなよ。

    Don't take it out on me.

  • 八やつ当あたりするつもりはなかったのよ。

    I didn't mean to take it out on you.

  • 彼かれはいつも人ひとにやつあたりをします。

    He really has it out for people.