irritation
gb/ˌɪɹɪtˈeɪʃən/ us/ˌɪɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
B1
英語
~ 7000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
state
1
feeling of annoyance or anger
A feeling of being annoyed or a little angry, usually because something keeps bothering you.
用法パターン：
[someone]'s irritation at/with [something or someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "irritation" (the feeling) with "irritant" (something that causes irritation) or "irritability" (a general tendency to become irritated easily). Another common mistake is using the wrong preposition; it is usually "irritation at" or "irritation with" someone or something, not *"irritation on" or *"irritation about" in this emotional sense.
類義語
annoyance (The most direct and common synonym; very close in strength and usage.)
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frustration (Suggests irritation mixed with disappointment because something is difficult or not working.)
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exasperation (Stronger than irritation; suggests a high level of anger after repeated problems.)
対義語
calm (Describes a peaceful emotional state without irritation.)
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satisfaction (A positive feeling when things are going well, the opposite of feeling irritated by them.)
コロケーション
show irritation
|hide one's irritation
|to my irritation
|cause irritation
|feel irritation
|express irritation
テーマ
emotions
|daily life
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
例文
- She tried to hide her irritation, but her voice sounded sharp.
- To my irritation, the meeting started twenty minutes late.
- His constant tapping on the table was a source of growing irritation to everyone in the room.
- You could hear the irritation in his reply when they asked the same question again.
- There was a note of irritation in her email after the deadline was missed for the third time.
学習者向け例文
- He felt irritation when his brother took his phone again.
- I could hear the irritation in her voice.
- To my irritation, the bus did not come on time.
- Her irritation grew as the children kept shouting.
- My father showed his irritation when I came home late.
名詞
B2
entity
2
thing that annoys someone
A person, thing, or situation that makes you feel annoyed, especially again and again.
用法パターン：
[something] is an irritation to/for [someone]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use "irritation" only for the feeling and forget that it can also name the thing that causes the feeling. In this sense, it is usually countable ("an irritation", "many irritations"), unlike the emotional sense, which is often uncountable ("a lot of irritation").
類義語
nuisance (Very close in meaning, but can sound slightly stronger or more informal in some contexts.)
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bother (More informal and a bit softer; often used for small everyday irritations.)
対義語
pleasure (Something that gives enjoyment, the opposite of something that causes irritation.)
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relief (A welcome removal of something annoying, often felt when an irritation ends.)
コロケーション
a minor irritation
|a constant irritation
|a daily irritation
|an irritation for commuters
|small irritations
|source of irritation
テーマ
daily life
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
例文
- One of the small irritations of city life is the constant noise.
- The pop-up ads are a real irritation for users of the website.
- His habit of interrupting people is a constant irritation to his colleagues.
- Traffic jams are a daily irritation for commuters in this area.
- The loose button on my coat has become a tiny but persistent irritation.
学習者向け例文
- These emails are a big irritation for me.
- The noise outside is an irritation to the students.
- For many drivers, parking is a daily irritation.
- Her slow typing is a small irritation in the office.
- The broken door is an irritation for everyone in the house.
unknown
B2
state
3
itchy or sore physical feeling
A feeling that part of your body is sore, itchy, or a little painful, often because something has touched or hurt the skin or eyes.
用法パターン：
irritation of [a body part]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "irritation" with "irritant" in medical or cosmetic texts. "Irritation" is the feeling or condition (for example, redness, itching), while an "irritant" is the thing that causes that reaction (for example, a chemical or fabric).
類義語
inflammation (More medical and often suggests redness and swelling, not just discomfort.)
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soreness (Focuses on pain or tenderness rather than itching or general discomfort.)
対義語
comfort (Describes a state without pain or itching, the opposite of physical irritation.)
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relief (The end or easing of irritation or pain.)
コロケーション
skin irritation
|eye irritation
|throat irritation
|cause irritation
|reduce irritation
|signs of irritation
テーマ
health
|body
|daily life
|daily_life
例文
- The new detergent caused skin irritation on his hands.
- Wearing contact lenses for too long can lead to eye irritation.
- If you notice any redness or irritation of the skin, stop using the cream.
- Dry air in the office was causing irritation in her throat.
- This lotion is designed to calm irritation after shaving.
学習者向け例文
- The soap gave me skin irritation.
- My eyes have irritation after I swim in the pool.
- He stopped using the cream because it caused irritation on his arm.
- Drink water if you feel irritation in your throat.
- This gel helps reduce irritation after shaving.
名詞
technical
C1
event
4
stimulation of tissue causing reaction
In medical or science language, the way something like heat, a chemical, or pressure makes part of the body react.
用法パターン：
irritation of [an organ or tissue] by [a factor]
よくある間違い：
Learners may not realize this is a more technical, scientific use and try to translate it directly as everyday "annoyance." In medical contexts, it usually refers to a physical or biological process, not an emotion.
類義語
stimulation (More general scientific term; does not always imply harm or discomfort, while irritation often does.)
対義語
soothing (Refers to actions or conditions that calm tissue and reduce or prevent irritation.)
コロケーション
mechanical irritation
|chemical irritation
|gastric irritation
|nerve irritation
|chronic irritation
テーマ
science
|medicine
|health
例文
- Chronic irritation of the stomach lining can increase the risk of ulcers.
- The study examined nerve irritation caused by repetitive wrist movements.
- Chemical irritation of the lungs was observed after exposure to the gas.
学習者向け例文
- Long-term irritation of the skin can lead to problems.
- The doctor said there was irritation of the nerve in his back.
- Chemical irritation of the eyes can happen in some factories.
文法
辞書形
irritation
IPA
GB/ˌɪɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
US/ˌɪɹɪtˈeɪʃən/
音節・強勢
ir - rit - a - tion （4音節）
Stress on 3rd syllable (a)
活用形
Noun
- Base: irritation
- Plural: irritation, irritations
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