drunkenness; intoxication from alcohol; the state of being drunk.
昨夜は酔いがひどくて電車を乗り過ごした。
I got so drunk last night that I missed my train.
彼は酔いが回ってはっきり話せなかった。
The alcohol had taken effect and he couldn't speak clearly.
飲みすぎて酔いを覚ますために水を飲んだ。
I drank water to sober up after drinking too much.
motion sickness; nausea or dizziness experienced while traveling (e.g., on a boat or car).
船の上で激しい酔いを感じた。
I felt severe motion sickness on the boat.
長時間の車の移動で酔い止めを飲んだ。
I took motion sickness medicine for the long car ride.
子どもはバスの揺れで酔いが出やすい。
Children easily get motion sickness from the bus's movement.