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VocabJLPT N3
to bump into
Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Also written as 打つかる

Definitions

  1. 1. to bump into
  2. 2. to run into
  3. 3. to encounter
  4. 4. to clash (of opinions, people, etc.)
A verb meaning to collide, crash into, or bump against something. It can also be used figuratively to mean facing or running into a problem or obstacle.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Why are you running in the hallway and bumping into people on purpose?

Sentence 2

I came face to face with my own weakness and wanted to run.

Sentence 3

Sometimes you can only really learn something after you've run into failure.

Sentence 4

Whoa, don't just stop like that — you're gonna make me walk right into you!

Sentence 5

The news reported that a work vehicle had collided with a wall.