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JLPT N3 Intermediate

出会い

A significant first meeting, encounter, or discovery.

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出会う verb form
出会った plain past verb
出逢い alternative kanji with a more poetic feel
1 Noun

An Encounter with a Person

A first meeting or chance encounter that marks the beginning of a connection or relationship.

Example

妻 と の 出会い が 、 僕 の 人生 で 一番 の 出来事 です 。

Meeting my wife was the best thing that ever happened to me.

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2 Noun

Discovering Something Impactful

The act of stumbling upon a new interest, object, or work of art that deeply resonates with you.

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3 Noun

A Confluence / Meeting Point

A physical location where two flowing bodies or paths converge.

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出会い
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A significant first meeting, encounter, or discovery.
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