“To take offence” in Japanese
Short answer
To take offence in Japanese is “腹を立てる” (harawotateru). Full meaning: to take offense, to take offence, to get angry, to lose one's temper.
Other ways to say “To take offence” in Japanese
気を悪くする
kiwowarukusuru to take offense (at), to take offence (at), to feel hurt (by)
腹が立つ
haragatatsu to get angry, to take offense, to take offence, to be furious
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