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JLPT N3 Intermediate

酔っ払う

To get drunk or become intoxicated.

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Other forms

酔っぱらう common alternative
酔っ払った past tense
酔っ払って te-form
酔っ払い noun: "a drunk person"
Verb (Godan, Intransitive)

To get drunk

Describes the act of becoming visibly intoxicated by alcohol, often implying a loss of composure or judgment.

Example

昨日 の 飲み会 で 、 田中 さん は すごく 酔っ払って いた 。

At yesterday's drinking party, Tanaka-san was really drunk.

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酔っ払う
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To get drunk or become intoxicated.
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