accidentally, even number, couple, man & wife

About this kanji

The kanji "偶" primarily refers to concepts like chance or evenness. It can be used as a noun or in compounds. For example, "偶数 (ぐうすう)" means "even number," highlighting its numerical aspect, while "偶然 (ぐうぜん)" translates to "coincidence," relating to unexpected events. Another compound, "偶像 (ぐうぞう)," refers to an "image" or "idol," often representing something admired. You will also come across "偶々 (たまたま)," which means "by chance." A usage note to remember is that this kanji often conveys a sense of randomness or pairing, making it useful in various contexts.

Example sentences

• 偶然会った友人と話した。

  I talked with a friend I met by chance.

Meanings across languages

English

accidentally, even number, couple, man & wife, same kind

Tiếng Việt

tình cờ

日本語

偶然

한국어

우연히

中文

偶然

id

secara tidak sengaja, bilangan genap, pasangan, suami istri, jenis yang sama

th

โดยบังเอิญ, เลขคู่, คู่, ชายและหญิง, ชนิดเดียวกัน

es

accidentalmente, número par, pareja, hombre y mujer, mismo tipo

fr

accidentellement, numéro pair, couple, homme et femme, même genre

de

versehentlich, gerade Zahl, Paar, Mann und Frau, gleiche Art

pt

acidentalmente, número par, casal, homem e mulher, mesmo tipo

Common compounds

• 偶数ぐうすうeven number
• 偶然ぐうぜんcoincidence, chance, accident
• 偶像ぐうぞうimage, idol, statue
• 偶発ぐうはつsudden outbreak, accidental, incidental
• 偶々たまたまby chance, by accident, accidentally
• 偶にたまにoccasionally, once in a while, now and then
• 配偶者はいぐうしゃspouse, wife, husband
• 土偶どぐうearthen figure, clay figure, dogū

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