彼は成功への強い欲望にかられていた。
He was driven by a strong desire for success.
Japanese
かられる
かられる
Meaning: to be driven by; to be seized with (an emotion)
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Example sentences
Driven by curiosity, he opened that old box.
故郷の民謡を聞くと、胡馬北風の念にかられ、遠く離れた実家が恋しくなった。
Hearing the folk songs of my hometown filled me with a sense of 'Koba-hokufu', and I began to miss my distant home.
季節の変わり目になると、春愁秋思に駆られて物思いに耽ることがある。
When the seasons change, I sometimes find myself overwhelmed by melancholy and lost in thought.
Usage Notes
Commonly used when a person is overwhelmed or motivated by a sudden impulse or strong feeling.
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