“Encountering” in Japanese
Short answer
Encountering in Japanese is “逢着” (houchaku). Full meaning: encountering, facing, being confronted with, coming upon.
Other ways to say “Encountering” in Japanese
鉢合わせ
hachiawase bumping of heads; running into, coming across, encountering
鉢合せ
hachiawase bumping of heads; running into, coming across, encountering
鉢あわせ
hachiawase bumping of heads; running into, coming across, encountering
ハチ合わせ
hachiawase bumping of heads; running into, coming across, encountering
はちあわせ
hachiawase bumping of heads; running into, coming across, encountering
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