accidental in Japanese
accidental in Japanese is 偶然, 臨時記号 — accidental means happening by chance rather than on purpose.
accidental in Japanese
偶然
Pronounced: guuzen
Happening by chance, or unexpectedly; taking place not according to the usual course of things; by accident, unintentional. [from 16th c.]
偶然
Pronounced: guuzen
臨時記号
Pronounced: rinjikigō
(music) A sharp, flat, or natural, occurring not at the commencement of a piece of music as the signature, but before a particular note.
What does "accidental" mean?
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adj Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
"The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away."
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adj Not essential to the basic nature of something; incidental.
"The philosopher argued that the shape of a coin is accidental, while its value is essential."
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accidental in a sentence
- The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away.
- An accidental press of the button sent the message to everyone.
- The philosopher argued that the shape of a coin is accidental, while its value is essential.
- Those small differences in wording are accidental and do not change the meaning.
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What is "accidental" in Japanese?
"accidental" in Japanese is 偶然, 臨時記号. accidental means: Happening by chance rather than on purpose.
How do you pronounce 偶然?
"accidental" in Japanese is 偶然, pronounced "guuzen".
How do you use "accidental" in a sentence?
Example: "The spilled coffee was accidental, and he apologised straight away." In Japanese, "accidental" is 偶然, 臨時記号.
Are there other ways to say "accidental" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "accidental": 偶然, 臨時記号.
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