すれ違う【すれちがう】
Frequency rank: 4,251. – 4,256.
- to pass (by) each other; to brush past
- to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet
- to be at odds; to clash; to be in conflict
Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
Generated: This meaning conveys the act of two or more people or objects moving in opposite directions and narrowly missing one another. It often describes a fleeting encounter where individuals do not stop to interact.
The people who passed by each other on the street did not say anything to one another.
Generated: This usage indicates a situation where two people intended to meet but somehow failed to do so, often due to timing or circumstance.
Generated: This meaning expresses disagreement or confrontation between individuals or groups, highlighting tension or differing opinions.