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JLPT N3 Intermediate

災難

Misfortune, calamity, or disaster; an unfortunate event ranging from large catastrophes to personal bad luck.

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Noun

Misfortune" / "Calamity

Refers to an unexpected misfortune or disaster that affects someone, ranging from minor personal bad luck to major catastrophes.

Example

A 昨日 、 財布 を 落とし ちゃった ん だ 。
B えー 、 それ は 災難 だっ た ね 。

[A:] I lost my wallet yesterday. [B:] Oh no, that's terrible.

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災難
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Misfortune, calamity, or disaster; an unfortunate event ranging from large catastrophes to personal bad luck.
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