1.
to soar up, to flutter up, to whirl up
To rise up into the air in a swirling or dancing motion. Often used for leaves, dust, birds, or other light things.
風で落ち葉が舞い上がった。
The fallen leaves swirled up in the wind.
鳥が空に舞い上がった。
The bird soared up into the sky.
2.
to get carried away, to be elated
To become overly excited or elated, losing one's composure due to joy or flattery.
褒められて舞い上がってしまった。
I got carried away after being praised.
Figurative - emotional sense
TRANSITIVITY: 自動詞 (intransitive). Compound verb: 舞う + 上がる. Pattern: Xが舞い上がる (X soars up).
ASPECT: ている indicates ongoing action. 舞い上がっている = 'is swirling up' or 'is elated.'
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 砂ぼこりが舞い上がる (dust swirls up)
- 天高く舞い上がる (soar high into the sky)
- 成功して舞い上がる (get carried away by success)
NUANCE: The figurative sense (sense 2) carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting someone has become overconfident or lost their cool.