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心が乱れる (こころがみだれる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

心こころが乱みだれる

Meanings

1

expression, ichidan verb

lose one's composure; become emotionally unsettled

Describes a state where one's mind or heart is disturbed, often due to worry, anger, or strong emotion.

突とつ然ぜんの知しらせに心こころが乱みだれた。
My heart was thrown into turmoil by the sudden news.
心こころが乱みだれて冷れい静せいに考かんがえられ

ない

。

I'm so upset I can't think calmly.

Kanji

心heart, mind, spirit
乱riot, war, disorder

Similar words

動どう揺ようする
動揺する is a more formal or written term for being shaken or agitated, while 心が乱れる is a more direct, emotional expression.
慌あわてる
慌てる emphasizes flustered, panicked behavior, whereas 心が乱れる focuses on inner emotional disturbance.

Etymology

A set phrase combining 心 (heart/mind) with the intransitive verb 乱れる (to become disordered). The expression is transparent and follows standard grammar.