事故

じこ

Accident, mishap

N4noun·jiko

How to remember it

事 (matter) + 故 (cause) — a bad happening with an unfortunate cause.

Example sentences

  • 事故で電車が遅れた。

    じこででんしゃがおくれた。

    The train was delayed due to an accident.

  • 昨日、交差点で事故があった。

    きのう、こうさてんでじこがあった。

    There was an accident at the intersection yesterday.

Usage

Often compounds with 交通 (traffic); pairs with 遭う or 起こす.

Related words

交通事故故障怪我

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