English–Japanese

“madness” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikyōki

Example

その計画には狂気を感じます。so no kei kaku ni wa kyō ki o kan ji ma su

I sense madness in that plan.

Illustration for 狂気 (madness)

How to say “madness” in Japanese

“Madness” in Japanese is 狂気 (kyōki).

Presents the mind as driven beyond ordinary reason, whether by intense emotion, disorder, or reckless ideas.

Full entry for 狂気: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 狂気

その発言には狂気を感じます。so no hatsu gen ni wa kyō ki o kan ji ma su

I sense madness in that statement.

Tips for using 狂気

  • The English word madness often appears in phrases such as "method in the madness," where it suggests apparent disorder that may conceal a purpose.

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