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VocabJLPT N3
by chance
Adverb

Also written as 偶々

Definitions

  1. 1. by chance
  2. 2. by accident
  3. 3. occasionally
This adverb means "by chance" or "coincidentally," describing something that happened unexpectedly or without planning. It is similar to saying "as luck would have it" or "I happened to" do something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I ran into Yamada at the station — total coincidence, I was so surprised!

Sentence 2

Wait, you're at the same place? Did you just happen to walk in?

Sentence 3

He was surprised, saying "We happened to be staying at the same hotel."

Sentence 4

Wait, the same bus again? That's gotta be a coincidence!

Sentence 5

No way, you were randomly watching the same movie?