どうかしている

Alternative writings: どうかしてる
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A colloquial phrase meaning someone is acting strangely or is not right in the head; can also mean being overly infatuated or not oneself.

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彼、あんな危ない橋を渡るなんてどうかしているよ。

He's crazy to cross such a dangerous bridge.

最近ずっと残業ばかりで、どうかしているとしか思えない。

Working overtime all the time lately — I can only think something's wrong (with that situation/person).

あの子は彼のことをどうかしているみたいで、話を聞くたびに目が輝いている。

She seems infatuated with him; every time she talks about him her eyes light up.

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