N2
はやる (hayaru)
はやる
to be impatient, to be eager, to be hasty (written as 逸る)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Describes a state where one's emotions or actions get ahead of oneself, often due to excitement, eagerness, or impatience. 「気持ちが___」のように使う。感情が先走り、落ち着かなくなる状態。
📝 Example Sentences
試合を前に、彼の気持ちははやるばかりだった。
Before the match, his feelings were growing increasingly impatient (or eager).
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "はやる"!
新しいプロジェクトのスタートを控えて、気持ちばかりが_______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 新しいことへの期待や興奮で、気持ちが落ち着かず先走る様子を表します。
English: 「はやる」 (hayaru) describes feelings of eagerness or impatience for something to start.
English: 「はやる」 (hayaru) describes feelings of eagerness or impatience for something to start.
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