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What does 遭う (あう, au) mean?

遭う (あう, au) means to encounter, to meet with (something unpleasant).

Quick facts
Readingあう
Romajiau
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
あう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkau

to encounter, to meet with (something unpleasant)

Example sentences

  • I was in a traffic accident on my way home.

  • I got caught in terrible rain during the trip.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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