Japanese phrase
___に遭いました。 ___ ni a i ma shi ta
Meaning
I encountered ___.
When to use it
Describes experiencing an unexpected event or situation. It often refers to something unpleasant, such as an accident or trouble, and sounds polite and neutral.
Example dialogue
旅行中、事故に遭いました。 ryo kō chū ji ko ni a i ma shi ta
I was in an accident while traveling.
大丈夫でしたか？ dai jō bu de shi ta ka
Are you okay?