事故

事故

じこ

Accident, mishap

N4noun·jiko

How to remember it

Ji (matter) + ko (incident) — an unplanned event that causes trouble.

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.

  • 交差点で交通事故が起きた。

    こうさてんでこうつうじこがおきた。

    A traffic accident occurred at the intersection.

Usage

Often compounded as 交通事故; used with 起きる or 遭う (to meet with).

Related words

交通事故故障災害

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