駅でたまたま旧友に会った。
I happened to meet an old friend at the station.
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Example sentences
I happened to run into an old friend in the city.
私は旧友の家を訪ねた
I visited my old friend's house.
昨夜は旧友と痛飲した。
Last night I drank heartily with an old friend.
20年ぶりに旧友と対面した。
I met an old friend face-to-face after 20 years.
旧友との思い出話に花が咲いた。
A lively conversation about old memories bloomed with my old friend.
旅先で思いがけない旧友に再会した。
I unexpectedly reunited with an old friend while traveling.
焚き火を囲んで、旧友と夜通し語らう時間は格別だ。
The time spent talking all night with an old friend around a bonfire is exceptional.
旅先で、偶然旧友と巡り合った。
I happened to meet an old friend by chance at my travel destination.
久しぶりに旧友とお酒を酌み交わした。
I drank together with an old friend for the first time in a while.
Usage Notes
Refers to a friend one has known for a long time.
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