出会う
deau
Common
N4
verb
Translations
1.
to meet
2.
to encounter
Notes
The verb '出会う' is often used to describe meeting someone unexpectedly or by chance. It can also be used in a broader sense to describe encountering experiences or cultures.
Examples
駅で友達に出会う。
Eki de tomodachi ni deau.
I meet a friend at the station.
新しい文化に出会うのは楽しい。
Atarashii bunka ni deau no wa tanoshii.
It's fun to encounter new cultures.
彼とは偶然に出会った。
Kare to wa guuzen ni deatta.
I met him by chance.