彼は一時の激情に駆られて、叫び出した。
He was overcome by a sudden burst of passion and started screaming.
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Example sentences
好奇心に駆られて、箱を開けた。
Driven by curiosity, I opened the box.
私慾に駆られて失敗した。
Driven by selfish desire, he failed.
遠く離れた友を思い、落月屋梁の情に駆られる。
Thinking of a friend far away, I am overcome by the feeling of longing.
Usage Notes
Used when someone is strongly impelled by an emotion (like fear, jealousy, or curiosity) to take action.
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