1.
to meet, to encounter
To meet someone, often by chance or for the first time.
彼とは大学で出会った。
I met him at university.
運命の出会い。
A fateful encounter.
駅で偶然昔の友人に出会った。
I happened to meet an old friend at the station.
人生を変える出会い。
An encounter that changes one's life.
旅先で素敵な人に出会った。
I met a wonderful person while traveling.
2.
to come across
To encounter something unexpected.
素晴らしい本に出会った。
I came across a wonderful book.
珍しい動物に出会った。
I came across a rare animal.
思いがけない困難に出会う。
To encounter unexpected difficulties.
新しい音楽に出会った。
I came across some new music.
良い機会に出会う。
To come across a good opportunity.
出会う is an intransitive verb meaning to meet or encounter, often implying a meaningful, chance, or first-time meeting.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 自動詞 (intransitive)
- Pattern: 〜に出会う (to meet/encounter ~)
NOUN FORM:
- 出会い: encounter, meeting
- 運命の出会い: fateful encounter
CONTRAST WITH 会う:
- 会う: to meet (general, including planned meetings)
- 出会う: to meet/encounter (often by chance, first time, or significant)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜と出会う: to meet someone
- 〜に出会う: to encounter something
- 偶然出会う: to meet by chance
- 素敵な人に出会う: to meet a wonderful person
USAGE:
Often used romantically or for significant life encounters.