遭難
そうなん
sounan
nounVocabularyLevel 90 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
遭難 (そうなん (sounan)) means "mishap". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.
Meaning
mishap
Also : distress · disaster · accident · shipwreck · (having an) accident
Example Sentences
船舶の遭難により、多くの乗客が危機的状況に直面した。
せんぱくのそうなんにより、おおくのじょうきゃくがききてきじょうきょうにちょくめんした。
As a result of the vessel's shipwreck, many passengers faced a critical situation.
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