～狂
～きょう
kyou
JLPT N1VocabularyLevel 85 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
～狂 (～きょう (kyou)) means "maniac". It is read ～きょう (kyou). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
maniac
Also : fan · freak
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Example Sentences
彼は仕事狂で家族を顧みない。
かれはしごとぐるいでかぞくをかえりみない。
He is a workaholic and pays no attention to his family.
音楽狂の友人に引っ張られた。
おんがくぐるいのゆうじんにひっぱられた。
I was dragged along by my music-obsessed friend.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated May 19, 2026
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