harsh

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 苛 is read か, has 8 strokes, and relates to harshness or irritation.
• Basic usage: 苛立ち is read いらだち, and 苛立つ is read いらだつ.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 苛立ち and 苛立つ
  • 苛立ち means impatience or irritation.
  • 返事を待つ彼の声には苛立ちが混じっていた。 means “There was impatience in his voice as he waited for an answer.”
  • 苛立つ means to grow impatient or to become irritated.
  • 列車がなかなか来ず、乗客は苛立っていた。 means “The train did not arrive, and the passengers were growing impatient.”