気きが動どう転てんする

expression, suru verb (irregular)

lose composure; be upset; lose one's head

Describes a state of mental shock or confusion where one cannot think clearly. Often used when something unexpected happens.

See also: 動転

• 突とつ然ぜんの知しらせに気きが動どう転てんして、何なにも言いえなかった。

  I was so upset by the sudden news that I couldn't say anything.

• 事じ故この現げん場ばを見みて気きが動どう転てんした。

  I lost my composure when I saw the accident scene.