おこる to catch fire (of charcoal) Also a form of 怒る おこる to get angry N4 起こる おこる to occur N3 興る おこる to rise Meanings also 熾る godan verb, intransitive, usually in kana to catch fire (of charcoal); to start burning; to burn away; to burn merrily In sentences Furigana 彼かれはおこっていたのだと思おもう。 I think he was angry. #114266 彼かれは弱虫よわむし扱あつかいをされておこった。 He resented being called a coward. #236787