かぶれる
かぶれる
verb (ichidan)
to get a rash, to be influenced by
1.
to get a rash, to have an allergic reaction
To develop a skin rash or irritation from contact with plants, chemicals, or allergens.
漆にかぶれて皮膚がかゆい。
I got a rash from lacquer and my skin is itchy.
この化粧品でかぶれることがある。
Some people get rashes from this cosmetic.
2.
to be influenced by, to be infatuated with
To be strongly influenced by or overly enthusiastic about a culture, ideology, or trend, often with a negative nuance.
西洋思想にかぶれている。
They're infatuated with Western thought.
若いころは左翼思想にかぶれていた。
In my youth, I was taken with leftist ideology.
TRANSITIVITY: 自動詞 (intransitive).
COMMON TRIGGERS (Sense 1):
- 漆 (lacquer) - famous for causing rashes
- 化粧品 (cosmetics)
- 金属 (metal)
- おむつ (diapers) - おむつかぶれ (diaper rash)
NUANCE (Sense 2): Usually implies excessive or uncritical enthusiasm for something foreign or trendy. Can be slightly derogatory, suggesting superficial adoption.
RELATED NOUN: かぶれ can be used as a noun meaning 'rash' or 'someone infatuated with something.'
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜にかぶれる (get a rash from / be infatuated with)
- かぶれやすい肌 (skin prone to rashes)