“To take offense” in Japanese
Short answer
To take offense in Japanese is “剥れる” (mukureru). Full meaning: to become sullen, to sulk, to get angry, to take offense, to be miffed, to be upset; to peel (off), to come off.
Other ways to say “To take offense” in Japanese
腹を立てる
harawotateru to take offense, to take offence, to get angry, to lose one's temper
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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