Meaning

Primary

Disaster

Alternatives

Shipwreck, Accident, Being Stranded

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you encounter something difficult it's going to result in disaster. Especially if you're in a boat. Encountering really difficult water will result in a shipwreck! Ick!

Reading

そうなん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

危うく遭難するところでした。

We narrowly missed having a disaster.

Kanji Composition