“Being stranded” in Japanese
Short answer
Being stranded in Japanese is “座礁” (zashou). Full meaning: running aground, being stranded, grounding, beaching.
Other ways to say “Being stranded” in Japanese
立ち往生
tachioujou being brought to a standstill, being stranded, getting stuck, stalling, deadlock; being stumped, being in a dilemma, stopping in one's tracks, standing speechless; dying while standing (and remaining standing), dying on one's feet
足止め
ashidome preventing (someone) from leaving, confinement, keeping indoors, inducement to stay; being stranded, grounding; level dyeing
坐礁
zashou running aground, being stranded, grounding, beaching
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