godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
go mad; lose one's mind; go insane
Refers to mental derangement or losing one's sanity. Can be used literally or hyperbolically.
彼はショックで気が狂ってしまった。
He went mad from the shock.
そんなに働いたら体
If you work that much, you'll ruin your health or lose your mind.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
malfunction; get out of order; go wrong
Used for machines, systems, or bodily functions that stop working correctly. Also for things like a clock becoming inaccurate.
この時計は狂っているから、修理に出さないと。
This clock is off, so I need to have it repaired.
コンピューターの調子が狂って、データが消えた。
The computer malfunctioned and the data disappeared.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
go wrong; fall through; get mixed up
Describes plans, expectations, or schedules that go awry. Often used with 計画, 予定, 見込み, etc.
雨で旅行の計画が狂ってしまった。
Our travel plans went wrong because of the rain.
寝坊して、その日の予定がすっかり狂った。
I overslept and my schedule for the day got completely messed up.
godan verb (-u), intransitive verb
go crazy (over); be wild about; be mad about
Expresses strong enthusiasm or infatuation. Often used with に to mark the object of obsession.
彼は今、新しいゲームに狂っている。
He's crazy about the new game right now.
若い頃はロックに狂っていた。
When I was young, I was wild about rock music.