madness, frenzy, violence

About this kanji

The kanji 「狂」 primarily conveys the idea of madness or frenzy and is often used as a noun. You will see it in compounds such as 「狂気」 (きょうき), meaning madness or insanity, and 「狂犬病」 (きょうけんびょう), which refers to rabies, a disease often associated with madness in dogs. Another example is 「狂喜」 (きょうき), signifying excitement or ecstasy. This kanji can also represent extreme emotions, and it is important to note that while it often refers to negative states, it can also describe intense joy in certain contexts. Whether discussing a frenzied dog or the idea of madness, 「狂」 captures strong, often chaotic feelings.

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Example sentences

• 彼は音楽に狂ったように夢中だ。

  He is crazy about music.

Meanings across languages

English

madness, frenzy, violence

Tiếng Việt

điên cuồng, cuồng

日本語

狂, 狂気, 狂おしい

한국어

광기

中文

疯狂

id

kegilaan

th

ความบ้า

es

locura

fr

folie

de

Wahnsinn

pt

loucura

Common compounds

• 狂気きょうきmadness, insanity
• 狂犬病きょうけんびょうrabies
• 狂喜きょうきecstasy, frenzy
• 狂暴きょうぼうviolence, ferocity