How to say "wrath" in Japanese

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  • 怒気どきCommon
    nounCovers 'wrath' as the feeling of anger itself, often anger that is palpable or shows in a person's expression or bearing. In most contexts, though, 怒り is the word you want.
    彼かれは怒気どきを顔かおに表あらわした。↗
    He looked black with anger.
  • 怒りいかりJLPT N1approx.Common
    nounThe general word for anger, covering 'wrath' across its full range of intensity, from ordinary anger to rage and fury. In most contexts where English uses 'wrath', this is the word to choose.
    私の誤あやまりは彼かれの怒いかりを招まねいた。↗
    My mistake incurred his anger.

Choose 「怒り」 for 'wrath' in almost any context, since it covers anger of every intensity up to rage and fury; use 怒気 for anger as a palpable feeling or air about a person.

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