魔が差して、つい悪いことをしてしまった
I was possessed by an evil impulse and ended up doing something bad.
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Example sentences
Since it started raining, she put up her umbrella.
その侍は鋭い刀を腰に差していた。
That samurai was carrying a sharp sword at his waist.
激しい雨が降っていた。そんな中、彼は傘もささずに歩き続けた。
It was raining heavily. In such a situation, he continued walking without an umbrella.
雨が降り出したので、傘を差した。
It started raining, so I opened my umbrella.
彼は腰に鋭い短剣を差していた。
He was carrying a sharp dagger at his waist.
雨が降り始めたので、傘を差した。
Since it started raining, I opened my umbrella.
雨降りの中、傘を差して駅まで歩いた。
In the rain, I walked to the station with an umbrella.
歯車に油を差して、動きを潤滑にする。
Apply oil to the gears to make the movement smooth.
都会の生活に嫌気が差して、田舎へ引っ越した。
Becoming fed up with city life, I moved to the countryside.
Usage Notes
A versatile verb used for holding up an umbrella, sunlight shining through, pouring liquid, or certain feelings arising (e.g., reluctance).
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