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狂気 — meaning in English

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English meaning

insanity noun Serious mental illness; the state of being of unsound mind.
madness noun A state of serious mental illness; insanity.

Senses

狂気 is used for these senses in English:

insanity The state of being insane; madness.
madness The state of being mad; insanity; mental disease.

insanity — full definition

noun Serious mental illness; the state of being of unsound mind.
noun Extreme foolishness or a chaotic, reckless situation.

madness — full definition

noun A state of serious mental illness; insanity.
noun Wild, foolish, or reckless behaviour; extreme irrationality.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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