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陶酔する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 陶酔する | 陶酔しない |
| Polite | 陶酔します | 陶酔しません |
| Past polite | 陶酔しました | 陶酔しませんでした |
| Past | 陶酔した | 陶酔しなかった |
| Te-form | 陶酔して | 陶酔しないで |
| Desire | 陶酔したい | 陶酔したくない |
| Potential | 陶酔できる | 陶酔できない |
| Passive | 陶酔される | 陶酔されない |
| Causative | 陶酔させる | 陶酔させない |
| Causative passive | 陶酔させられる | 陶酔させられない |
| Volitional | 陶酔しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 陶酔しましょう | |
| Imperative | 陶酔しろ | 陶酔するな |
| Conditional | 陶酔すれば | 陶酔しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 陶酔したら | 陶酔しなかったら |
Meanings
1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
Literal intoxication from alcohol or drugs. Less common in everyday speech than 酔い, but used in formal or literary contexts.
He became intoxicated with alcohol and lost consciousness.
2
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
fascination; rapture; being carried away
Figurative intoxication: being deeply absorbed, fascinated, or enraptured by something such as art, music, or an idea. Often used with に陶酔する.
She was enraptured by the beautiful music.
He became intoxicated with success and lost sight of his surroundings.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉に陶酔するto become intoxicated by something (alcohol, drugs, etc.)
He became intoxicated by the aroma of the wine.
- 〈事〉に陶酔するto be enraptured by something (art, music, an idea)
She was enraptured by the piano performance.