事故
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Noun meaning 'accident'. Often used in contexts like traffic accidents or mishaps. Example: 『事故が起きた』 (jiko ga okita, 'an accident occurred').
Theme
Two coworkers, Ken and User, are discussing a recent traffic incident they heard about on the news during their lunch break.
事故
じこ
accident
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine a car crash scene with sirens blaring — '事故' (jiko, 'accident') sounds like 'gee-co' as in 'gee, that's a collision!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『事故』 (jiko, 'accident') is often used in news reports and safety warnings, especially for traffic accidents. It's common to see signs like 『事故注意』 (jiko chuui, 'caution: accident') on roads.
Forms
Base: 事故Noun meaning 'accident'. Often used in contexts like traffic accidents or mishaps. Example: 『事故が起きた』 (jiko ga okita, 'an accident occurred').