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遭

encounter

JLPT N1 14 strokes
Kun'yomi
あ.う・あ.わせる
On'yomi
ソウ

遭 means "encounter". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 14 strokes. It is read あ.う・あ.わせる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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遭 in example sentences

  • 吹雪ふぶきに遭あいました。

    Fubuki ni aimashita.

    We were caught in a snowstorm.

  • にました。

    Yuudachi ni aimashita.

    I was caught in an evening shower.

  • ひどい目めに遭あったよ。

    Hidoi me ni atta yo.

    I had a hard time.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, CC-BY 2.0 FR, licensed for reuse.

Words that use 遭

Common questions

What does the kanji 遭 mean?
遭 means "encounter". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 遭 have?
遭 is written in 14 strokes.
How is 遭 read?
It is read あ.う・あ.わせる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 遭?
遭 is a JLPT N1 kanji.
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