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暴走運転 (ぼうそううんてん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

暴ぼう走そう運うん転てん

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Meanings

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noun

reckless driving

Refers to driving in a dangerous, out-of-control manner, often with disregard for traffic laws or safety.

暴ぼう走そう運うん転てんで事じ故こを起おこした。
He caused an accident by reckless driving.
暴ぼう走そう運うん転てんは厳きびしく取とり締しまられ

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Reckless driving is strictly regulated.

Kanji

暴outburst, rave, fret
走run
運carry, luck, destiny
転revolve, turn around, change

Similar words

危き険けん運うん転てん
危険運転 is a legal term for dangerous driving, while 暴走運転 emphasizes wild, uncontrolled driving.
スピード違い反はん
スピード違反 specifically means speeding, whereas 暴走運転 covers broader reckless behavior.

Etymology

Compound of 暴走 (reckless running) and 運転 (driving).