酔っ払い
よっぱらい
yoparai
JLPT N2adjectiveVocabularyLevel 70 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

酔っ払い (よっぱらい (yoparai)) means "Drunkard". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Drunkard

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Example Sentences

その酔っ払いは道路に寝込んでいた。

そのよっぱらいはどうろにねこんでいた。

The drunkard was passed out on the road.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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