酔う【よう】
Frequency rank: 4,217. – 4,218. (for form よう: 1,983.)
Also酔う【えう】ようえう
- to get drunk; to become intoxicated
- to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated
- to be elated; to be exalted; to be spellbound; to be in raptures
Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This usage refers to the state of being under the influence of alcohol, where a person may experience impaired judgment and physical coordination.
He got drunk at the party.
Generated: This meaning denotes the sensation of discomfort or sickness often experienced during travel, particularly in a vehicle.
I felt sick from motion sickness while on the bus.
Generated: This usage implies a state of intense happiness or excitement, often due to a particular experience or event.