彼は自動車事故に遭ったが、奇跡的に無傷で助かった。
He was in a car accident, but miraculously escaped unscathed.
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Last night, I got caught in a sudden heavy rain on my way home and was drenched to the skin.
彼女はストーカーの被害に遭い、警察に相談した。
She was a victim of a stalker and consulted the police.
犯人を捕まえようとしたが、返り討ちにあった。
He tried to catch the criminal but was beaten back instead.
旅行中は盗難に遭わないように、貴重品はホテルの金庫に預けましょう。
To avoid theft while traveling, let's leave valuables in the hotel safe.
どんな困難に遭っても、決して心は挫けない。
No matter what difficulties I face, I will never lose heart.
昨夜の豪雨で、近所の住宅が浸水被害に遭った。
Due to last night's heavy rain, the neighboring houses suffered flood damage.
彼は事業に失敗し、借金取りに追われるという憂き目にあった。
He failed in his business and suffered the misery of being chased by debt collectors.
飛行機は大きな揺れに遭うことなく、無事に目的地に到着した。
The plane arrived safely at its destination without encountering any major turbulence.
彼は事故に遭ったが、そのごの経過は良好だ。
He was in an accident, but his subsequent progress has been good.
Usage Notes
Almost exclusively used for encountering negative or unfortunate events like accidents, disasters, or robbery.
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