Word details
狂う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 狂う.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to go crazy; to go insane
Examples
そんな話し方をするとは、彼は狂っていたに違いない。
He must be crazy to talk like that.
2
to get out of order; to go amiss; to malfunction; to become imprecise
Examples
あなたの時計、時間は狂いませんか。
Does your watch keep good time?
3
to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through; to get mixed up
Examples
たくさんのことが起こって、スケジュールが狂ってしまった。
A lot of things happened and my schedule was messed up.
4
to go crazy (over someone or something); to get enthusiastic; to go wild
Examples
彼はテニスに狂ってる。
He is mad about tennis.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
狂
lunatic, insane, crazy, confuse
7 strokesFrequency 1,425JLPT N1Grade 8
On
キョウ
Kun
くる.うくる.おしいくるお.しい
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