“Running aground” in Japanese
Short answer
Running aground in Japanese is “擱座” (kakuza). Full meaning: running aground, stranding; being disabled (of a tank, train, etc.), being put out of action.
Other ways to say “Running aground” in Japanese
座礁
zashou running aground, being stranded, grounding, beaching
座州
zasu stranding, running aground
坐礁
zashou running aground, being stranded, grounding, beaching
擱坐
kakuza running aground, stranding; being disabled (of a tank, train, etc.), being put out of action
坐洲
zasu stranding, running aground
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