遭難
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Noun referring to a calamity, mishap, or accident. Often used in contexts like natural disasters, maritime incidents, or serious accidents. Example: 『遭難する』 (sonan suru, 'to be in a disaster').
Theme
Two hikers, Ken and User, are discussing safety precautions for their upcoming mountain trek in the Japanese Alps.
遭難
そうなん
disaster / shipwreck / accident
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine a ship in a storm shouting 'SOS' — it sounds like 'so-nan' (遭難 sonan). 'SOS-nan' → disaster or shipwreck!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『遭難』 (sonan, 'disaster') is often used in news reports for accidents or natural disasters, emphasizing the sudden and unfortunate nature of such events.
Forms
Base: 遭難Noun referring to a calamity, mishap, or accident. Often used in contexts like natural disasters, maritime incidents, or serious accidents. Example: 『遭難する』 (sonan suru, 'to be in a disaster').