What does 狂う mean?
狂う is a Japanese verb meaning “to go mad, to get out of order” in English. It can also be translated as “to get out of order, to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.), to go crazy (over someone or something)” depending on context. It is written as 狂う in kanji, くるう in hiragana, and kuruu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
そんな話し方をするとは、彼は狂っていたに違いない。
He must be crazy to talk like that.
あなたの時計、時間は狂いませんか。
Does your watch keep good time?
たくさんのことが起こって、スケジュールが狂ってしまった。
A lot of things happened and my schedule was messed up.