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血道を上げる (ちみちをあげる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, ichidan verb
be crazy about ; be infatuated with ; be obsessed with
Describes being completely absorbed in someone or something, often to the point of losing reason. Frequently used for romantic obsession or intense fandom.
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When I was young, I was obsessed with gambling.
Written forms 血ち 道みち を 上あ げる
Standard kanji spelling for this idiomatic expression.
血ち 道みち をあげる
Kana spelling of the verb part; less common but seen in casual writing.
Kanji 道 road-way, street, district Similar words 夢む 中ちゅう 夢中 is a more general and neutral term for being absorbed in something, while 血道を上げる implies a stronger, often irrational obsession, especially in romantic or fanatical contexts.
のぼせ 上あ がる のぼせ上がる also means to be infatuated or carried away, but it often suggests a temporary, heated state, whereas 血道を上げる can imply a longer-lasting, deep obsession.
Etymology The expression literally means 'to raise a blood vessel,' metaphorically suggesting that one's passion or obsession is so intense it makes the blood vessels stand out. The exact origin is uncertain, but it has been used since the Edo period to describe being madly in love or obsessed.
