Japanese word

暴走

Pronunciation

Romajibōsō

Meaning

  • nounrun wild

Example

議論が暴走しています。gi ron ga bō sō shi te i ma su

The discussion is running wild.

Illustration for 暴走 (run wild)

More examples

会話の暴走を防ぐため、話題を整理します。kai wa no bō sō o fuse gu ta me wa dai o sei ri shi ma su

I organize the topics to keep the conversation from running wild.

Core concept

Describes something that breaks away from control and rushes forward without regard for limits or direction.

Common phrases

  • 議論の暴走gi ron no bō sō

    the discussion running wild

  • 暴走を防ぐbō sō o fuse gu

    prevent a rampage

  • 暴走を止めるbō sō o to me ru

    stop a rampage

Similar words

脱線dassen: A discussion moves away from its original topic and follows a different line.
迷走meisō: A discussion loses a clear direction and moves among ideas without reaching a focused point.
逸脱itsudatsu: A discussion departs from its intended topic, purpose, or boundaries.

Definition in Japanese

人や物事が制御から外れ、限度や方向を無視して進むこと。hito ya mono goto ga sei gyo ka ra hazu re gen do ya hō kō o mu shi shi te susu mu ko to

Word origin

The compound 暴走 (bōsō) combines 暴 (bō, "violence") with 走 (sō, "run"), giving the sense of a violent loss of control.

Usage tips

  • A discussion can be described as 暴走 (bōsō) when it moves far beyond its original topic and becomes difficult to guide.

Other meanings

  • rampagenoun
  • recklessnessnoun

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