hold a grudge

(leftheart) + (good)
★★☆☆☆
9 strokes

Onyomi

KON

I hold a grudge against the pine CONES that fell from the tree and knocked my pops on the head.

Mnemonic

It's good for your heart to hold a grudge. 4 of 5 bitter doctors recommend it.

Kunyomi

うら*む to hold a long-term, soul-eating, ulcer-making grudge- against the bitch who stole your boyfriend, etc.
★★★☆☆

Jukugo

痛恨(つうこん)

deep , bitter regret ☆☆☆☆☆
(hurts!!!) + (hold a grudge) = 痛恨 (deep , bitter regret)

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
hold a grudge HEART
root TREE

Simple!
You hold a grudge in your HEART,

but the TREE has a root.

Synonyms

get indignant
ムッと 怒る    憤り    憤慨    恨む    癇癪