- to strike against; to collide with; to bump into; to conflictword usually written using kana alone
- to encounter; to meet
- to clash
Godan verb with 'ru' ending; intransitive verb
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- to strike against; to collide with; to bump into; to conflict
- to encounter; to meet
- to clash
This meaning refers to physically hitting something or bumping into it, as well as metaphorically clashing with ideas or opinions.
This meaning emphasizes coming across someone or something unexpectedly or as part of a planned meeting.
This meaning focuses on a more intense conflict, such as a disagreement or confrontation, often in a more dramatic context.
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Because I wasn't looking where I was going, I bumped into him when we passed. It wasn't his fault.
After he bumped into the shelf, the priceless china fell and shattered into fragments.