気きがふれる

expression, ichidan verb

go mad; go crazy; lose one's mind

Expression meaning to become insane or mentally deranged. Often used in the past tense form 気がふれた. Similar to 気が狂う but slightly less harsh.

See also: 気が狂う

• 彼かれはショックで気きがふれたようだ。

  He seems to have gone mad from the shock.

• そんなことを言いうなんて、気きがふれたのか。

  Have you lost your mind, saying something like that?