酔い

よい
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1

drunkenness; intoxication from alcohol; the state of being drunk.

Noun

Examples

昨夜は酔いがひどくて電車を乗り過ごした。

I got so drunk last night that I missed my train.

彼は酔いが回ってはっきり話せなかった。

The alcohol had taken effect and he couldn't speak clearly.

飲みすぎて酔いを覚ますために水を飲んだ。

I drank water to sober up after drinking too much.

2

motion sickness; nausea or dizziness experienced while traveling (e.g., on a boat or car).

Noun

Examples

船の上で激しい酔いを感じた。

I felt severe motion sickness on the boat.

長時間の車の移動で酔い止めを飲んだ。

I took motion sickness medicine for the long car ride.

子どもはバスの揺れで酔いが出やすい。

Children easily get motion sickness from the bus's movement.

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