To become intoxicated or drunk from alcohol or drugs; to lose normal balance or awareness because of substances.
昨夜、ビールを飲みすぎて酔ってしまった。
I drank too much beer last night and got drunk.
彼女はワイン一杯で簡単に酔ってしまう。
She gets drunk easily with one glass of wine.
酔うと人前で大声を出したりする人もいる。
Some people start shouting in front of others when they're drunk.
二日酔いで頭が痛い。
I have a headache from a hangover.
To feel sick or nauseated (e.g., motion sickness, seasickness); to become queasy from movement.
船に乗るとすぐ酔ってしまう。
I get seasick immediately when I go on a boat.
長時間のバス移動で酔って頭が痛くなった。
I got motion sick on the long bus trip and developed a headache.
テーマパークのジェットコースターで酔ったような気分になった。
The roller coaster made me feel like I was going to be sick.
Figuratively, to be enraptured, entranced, or carried away by something (e.g., music, scenery); to be intoxicated with emotion.
その演奏に酔って、時間を忘れた。
I was so captivated by the performance that I lost track of time.
一時の成功に酔ってはいけない。
Don't get intoxicated by temporary success.
夜景の美しさに酔ってしまった。
I was enchanted by the beauty of the night view.