Sottaku logo Sottaku
Japanese

じこ
Meaning: accident; incident; trouble
Part of Speech: Noun

Listen to pronunciation

Example sentences

彼は不注意で事故を起こしてしまった。
He caused an accident due to his carelessness.
目の前で大きな事故が起きた。
A big accident happened right before my eyes.
この事件は事故だと思われる。
This incident is thought to be an accident.
彼は他の車と軽い接触事故を起こした。
He had a minor contact accident with another car.
不注意ゆえに、事故が起きてしまった。
Because of carelessness, an accident ended up happening.

Usage Notes

Refers to an unexpected, usually negative event. Common in contexts like traffic or machinery.

Sottaku

About Sottaku

Sottaku is an app for learning a growing range of Asian and European languages with a strong focus on SRS. It includes automatic flashcard creation for hundreds of thousands of words, grammar breakdowns in example sentences, language-specific study packs where available, adaptive quizzes, mobile apps, a browser extension, and community features. Give it a try now! All learning content is free with no limits on flashcards or study time.

Sottaku is built to match the habits of successful learners. By using Sottaku, you will naturally learn in the most efficient way possible, as proven by countless success stories in the language learning community.

Free Forever

Access all grammar guides, quizzes, and flashcards without paying a cent. Quality education should be accessible to everyone.

Smart SRS System

Our flashcard system uses the FSRS algorithm (also used in Anki) to optimize your review schedule and maximize retention.

Comprehensive Content

From hanzi, kana, hangul, and European vocabulary basics to grammar and reading practice where available, we have lessons for every level. Practice with quizzes tailored to your skill.

Community Chat

Ask level-appropriate questions and get help from the community. Learn together with fellow learners across every supported language.