“Encounter” in Japanese
Short answer
Encounter in Japanese is “遭遇” (souguu). Full meaning: encounter, running into, meeting with (e.g. an accident), being confronted with (e.g. a difficulty).
Other ways to say “Encounter” in Japanese
出会
deai meeting, rendezvous, encounter; meeting for the first time, coming across; confluence
遭遇戦
souguusen encounter, engagement, battle
エンカウンター
enkauntaa encounter
出会い
deai meeting, rendezvous, encounter; meeting for the first time, coming across; confluence
小戦
shousen brush, clash, encounter, skirmish
遭逢
souhou meeting by chance, running into, coming upon, encounter
エンカウント
enkaunto enemy encounter; encounter (with), running into, coming across
出会ひ
deai meeting, rendezvous, encounter; meeting for the first time, coming across; confluence
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