Translation and Meaning of: 遭う - au
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 遭う (au) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: au
Kana: あう
Type: verb
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Translation / Meaning: meet; come across (unwanted nuance)
Meaning in English: to meet;to encounter (undesirable nuance)
Definition: Events and disasters happen to me.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
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Explanation and Etymology - (遭う) au
遭う It is a Japanese word that means "to meet", "come across" or "suffer". The word is composed of the characters 遭 (I am) which means "to meet" and う (u) which is a suffix that indicates action or state. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when Japan was in a period of intense cultural and literary activity. The word was often used in poetry and literature to describe fortuitous encounters or unexpected events. Over time, the word began to be used in broader contexts, including situations of loss, pain and suffering. Nowadays, the word is widely used in the Japanese language to describe situations where someone comes across something unexpected or faces difficulties. For example, someone can use the word 遭う to describe a car accident, a disease or a natural disaster.How to Write in Japanese - (遭う) au
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (遭う) au:
Verbal conjugation of 遭う
See below a small list of verb conjugations: 遭う (au)
- 遭う base form
- 遭っ informal past
- 遭い te-forma
- 遭います polite form present
- 遭わ potential
- 遭え imperative
Synonyms and Similar - (遭う) au
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
遭遇する; 出くわす; 会う; あう; 見舞われる; まいる; 襲われる; おそわれる
Words containing: 遭う
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Words with the same pronunciation: あう au
Example Sentences - (遭う) au
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Other words of the same type: verb
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "meet; come across (unwanted nuance)" é "(遭う) au". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
