暴走(ぼうそう)

ぼうそう
noun, suru verb
running wild, rampage, going out of control
1. running wild, rampage
Moving in an uncontrolled, reckless manner, often referring to vehicles or people acting without restraint.
暴走(ぼうそう)を止(と)める。
To stop the rampage.
車(くるま)が暴走(ぼうそう)した。
The car went out of control.
暴走(ぼうそう)に歯止(はど)めをかける。
To put a stop to the rampage.

暴走(ぼうそう) means running wild or going out of control.

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • 暴走(ぼうそう)する (to run wild, to go berserk)
  • 暴走(ぼうそう)族(ぞく) (biker gang, motorcycle gang)
  • 暴走(ぼうそう)行為(こうい) (reckless driving)

Used for vehicles out of control, people acting without restraint, or systems malfunctioning.

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Added 2026.2.2 16:47 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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