Word details
酔う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 酔う.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to get drunk; to become intoxicated
Examples
まるで酔っているようだ。
She looks as if she were drunk.
2
to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated
3
to be elated; to be exalted; to be spellbound; to be in raptures
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
酔
drunk, feel sick, poisoned, elated, spellbound
11 strokesFrequency 1,640JLPT N1Grade 8
On
スイ
Kun
よ.うよ.いよ
Nanori
よい
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