Vocabulary
What does 酔う (よう, you) mean?
酔う (よう, you) means to get drunk, to feel sick (motion sickness).
Quick facts| Reading | よう |
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| Romaji | you |
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| Part of speech | godan verb, intransitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonyou
to get drunk, to feel sick (motion sickness)
- 1godan verb · intransitive to get drunk; to become intoxicated
- 2godan verb · intransitive to feel sick (e.g. in a vehicle); to become nauseated
- 3godan verb · intransitive to be elated; to be exalted; to be spellbound
Example sentences
バスに酔って気分が悪いです。
I got carsick on the bus and feel unwell.
少し飲んだだけで酔いました。
I got drunk after drinking just a little.
