気が狂いそうになる
ki ga kuruisō ni naru
The English phrase "drive me crazy" is translated into Japanese as 気が狂いそうになる (ki ga kuruisō ni naru).
This phrase is used to express the feeling that one is losing their mind or becoming extremely frustrated. Unlike the English expression, which can sometimes describe romantic attraction or being enchanted by someone, 気が狂いそうになる is primarily used to convey extreme frustration, intense stress or a sense of mental instability.
How do you pronounce it?
ki ga kuruisō ni naru
Did you know?
- In Japanese, you can express a 'crazy' passion or obsession using the word muchū, which literally means being 'inside a fly', suggesting you are trapped in a state of focus.
- To avoid sounding too aggressive or unstable, Japanese speakers often add chotto ('a little bit') to the phrase even when they are feeling completely overwhelmed.
- The word kurui is not only used for mental instability but is also the standard way to describe a clock that is keeping the wrong time.
Examples in context
- お前はむちゃくちゃな運転者だよ。僕も気が狂いそうになるよ。You are such a crazy driver, you drive me crazy.This sentence shows how to use 気が狂いそうになる when expressing extreme frustration caused by someone's behavior.Tatoeba #1683410 by e4zh1nmcz, translation #1682274 by al_ex_an_der
- この騒音には気が狂いそうになる。Kono souon ni wa ki ga kuruuisou ni naru.This noise is driving me crazy.
- 締め切りが迫っていて、気が狂いそうになる。Shimekiri ga sematte ite, ki ga kuruuisou ni naru.The deadline is approaching, and it's driving me crazy.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are trying to assemble a complicated piece of furniture.
- 健太 Kenta説明書が難しすぎて、気が狂いそうになる。setsumeisho ga muzukashisugite, ki ga kuruisou ni naru.The instructions are so difficult, they're driving me crazy.
- 美咲 Misaki落ち着いて。一緒に考えようよ。ochitsuite. issho ni kangaeyou yo.Calm down. Let's think about it together.
- 健太 Kentaネジが全然足りないんだけど！neji ga zenzen tarinai ndakedo!We're completely missing some screws!
- 美咲 Misakiもう一度箱の中を確認してね。mou ichido hako no naka o kakunin shite ne.Please check inside the box one more time.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
