accident in Japanese
accident in Japanese is 事故, アクシデント, 偶然 — accident means an unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
accident in Japanese
事故
Pronounced: jiko
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
アクシデント
Pronounced: akushidento
An unexpected event with negative consequences occurring without the intention of the one suffering the consequences, and (in the strict sense) not directly caused by humans.
事故
Pronounced: jiko
(transportation) A collision or crash of a vehicle, aircraft, or other form of transportation that causes damage to the transportation involved; and sometimes injury or death to the transportation's occupants or bystanders in close proximity. (but see Usage notes)
偶然
Pronounced: guuzen
(uncountable) Chance; random chance.
What does "accident" mean?
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noun An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
"It was an accident — I didn't mean to break the vase."
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noun A crash involving a vehicle or other form of transport.
"Traffic was backed up for miles after the accident on the freeway."
accident in a sentence
- It was an accident — I didn't mean to break the vase.
- Traffic was backed up for miles after the accident on the freeway.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "accident" in Japanese?
"accident" in Japanese is 事故, アクシデント, 偶然. accident means: An unplanned event, often unfortunate, that happens without anyone intending it.
How do you pronounce 事故?
"accident" in Japanese is 事故, pronounced "jiko".
How do you use "accident" in a sentence?
Example: "It was an accident — I didn't mean to break the vase." In Japanese, "accident" is 事故, アクシデント, 偶然.
Are there other ways to say "accident" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "accident": 事故, アクシデント, 偶然.
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