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VocabJLPT N4

coincidence

Nounな-Adjectiveの-AdjectiveAdverb

Definitions

1. coincidence
2. chance
3. by chance
4. contingency

This noun and な-adjective describes something happening by chance or coincidence, without intention. It is used when two people unexpectedly run into each other or when something happens purely by accident.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

How does a coincidence like that even happen?

Sentence 2

Hey, are you sure that was really a coincidence?

Sentence 3

"It was a coincidence, I'm telling you!" my brother said firmly.

Sentence 4

Funny, I heard that same story just yesterday.

Sentence 5

I ran into Tanaka at the station completely by chance — I was so surprised!