JLPT N3 Intermediate
酔う
To get drunk, experience motion sickness, or be captivated.
Readings
Other forms
酔う plain form
酔います polite form
酔って te-form
酔った plain past
酔わない plain negative
酔える potential
えう outdated spelling
1 Godan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To get drunk
Describes the physiological process of becoming intoxicated after consuming alcohol.
Example
A もう 一杯 どう ？
B ううん 、 もう 酔って いる から やめて おく よ 。
[A:] How about another one? [B:] No thanks, I'm already drunk, so I'll pass.
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2 Godan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To get motion sickness
Refers to experiencing nausea, dizziness, or physical discomfort caused by the movement of vehicles.
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3 Godan Verb, Intransitive Verb
To be captivated / spellbound
Expresses a figurative intoxication where one is mentally overwhelmed by atmosphere, beauty, or success.
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