A2 Collocation Neutro

事故に遭う

Jiko ni au

Have an accident

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use {事故|じこ}に{遭|あ}う to describe experiencing an unfortunate, usually physical, accident.

  • Means: To encounter or suffer an accident.
  • Used in: Reporting traffic incidents, disasters, or unexpected mishaps.
  • Don't confuse: {事故|じこ}を{起|お}こす (to cause an accident).
⚠️ (Warning) + 💥 (Impact) = {事故|じこ}に{遭|あ}う

Explanation at your level:

This phrase means to have an accident. You use it when something bad happens to you, like a car crash. It is very useful for emergencies.
Use {事故|じこ}に{遭|あ}う to describe being involved in an accident. It is a common collocation. Remember to use the particle 'ni' to show the accident happened to you.
This collocation is essential for reporting incidents. It distinguishes between being the victim of an event versus the perpetrator. It is frequently used in formal reports and casual explanations of misfortune.
The semantic nuance of {遭|あ}う implies an involuntary encounter with a negative event. It is a precise tool for establishing one's role in an incident, which is crucial in Japanese legal and social discourse.
The usage of {遭|あ}う reflects a deeper linguistic commitment to the passive experience of misfortune. It is distinct from causative constructions, serving as a vital marker of agency in narrative accounts of accidents.
From a cognitive linguistics perspective, {遭|あ}う functions as a conceptual metaphor for 'encountering' fate. It frames the subject as a passive recipient of external force, which is a hallmark of Japanese communicative style regarding liability.

Significado

To experience an unfortunate incident.

🌍

Contexto cultural

Reporting accidents is a highly structured process.

💡

Particle Check

Always use 'ni' with {遭|あ}う.

Significado

To experience an unfortunate incident.

💡

Particle Check

Always use 'ni' with {遭|あ}う.

Teste-se

Fill in the blank.

{昨日|きのう}、{車|くるま}の{事故|じこ}____{遭|あ}いました。

✓ Correto! ✗ Quase. Resposta certa: に

The particle 'ni' is required for {遭|あ}う.

🎉 Pontuação: /1

Perguntas frequentes

1 perguntas

No, only for actual accidents.

Frases relacionadas

🔗

{事故|じこ}を{起|お}こす

contrast

To cause an accident

Onde usar

👮

Reporting to Police

Police: どうしましたか？

You: {事故|じこ}に{遭|あ}いました。

formal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine 'Ah!' (あ) when you see a 'Jiko' (accident).

Visual Association

A car hitting a sign that says 'Jiko'.

Story

I was walking. Suddenly, a car appeared. I had an accident. I said 'Ah!'.

Word Web

{事故|じこ}{遭|あ}う{怪我|けが}{警察|けいさつ}{保険|ほけん}{不運|ふうん}

Desafio

Write a 3-sentence report about a fake accident.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Tener un accidente

Japanese uses a specific verb for 'encountering' negative events.

French high

Avoir un accident

Japanese emphasizes the passive encounter.

German high

Einen Unfall haben

Japanese uses a specific verb for negative encounters.

Japanese self

{事故|じこ}に{遭|あ}う

N/A

Arabic high

تعرض لحادث

Arabic is very precise about the passive nature.

Chinese high

遭遇事故

Structure is slightly more compact.

Korean high

사고를 당하다

Korean emphasizes the suffering aspect.

Portuguese high

Sofrer um acidente

Japanese is more neutral.

Easily Confused

事故に遭う vs {事故|じこ}を{起|お}こす

Mixing up victim vs perpetrator.

Use 'ni' for victim, 'o' for perpetrator.

Perguntas frequentes (1)

No, only for actual accidents.

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