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出会う
deau
Description
「出会う」は、人や物と初めて会うことを言います。
"出会う" means to meet a person or thing for the first time.
新しい友だちや、すてきな本などに出会うときに使います。
It is used when you meet new friends or find wonderful books.
Meanings
出会うdeau
to meet, to encounter (for the first time)
公園でかわいい犬に出会った。
I met a cute dog in the park.
出会うdeau
to come across, to happen upon (something)
すばらしい本に出会えて幸せです。
I'm happy to have come across a wonderful book.
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Notes
- Etymology
出る (to go out) + 会う (to meet); implies a chance or first encounter.
- Nuance
出会う stresses a first or fateful meeting, while 会う is any ordinary meeting.
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