Vocab Info

N1 Noun

すれ(ちが)passing each other, crossing paths without meeting, being at cross purposes

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1. 1.

        passing each other

      2. 2.

        missing (meeting) each other, failing to meet

      3. 3.

        (being at) cross purposes, discrepancy, disagreement

    All Forms

    すれ違い 【すれちがい】擦れ違い 【すれちがい】

    Details

    • Frequency

      Anime Top 22,600

    Examples

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    • 上司(じょうし)部下(ぶか)すれ(ちが)ざまに()()めました。

      The boss stopped the subordinate as they were passing each other.

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    • 大抵(たいてい)場合(ばあい)親子(おやこ)すれ(ちが)原因(げんいん)(おや)にある。

      In most cases, it's the parents who are responsible for misunderstandings with their children.

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    • (はな)()いがすれ(ちが)()わったのでモヤモヤしています。

      Our conversation ended in misunderstanding, so I have an uneasy feeling.

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    • すれ(ちが)生活(せいかつ)(おく)った(すえ)離婚(りこん)をするのは想像(そうぞう)(かた)くありません。

      It is not hard to imagine a couple ending up divorced after a married life spent missing each other. (Living out of sync and drifting apart)

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    • 自宅(じたく)から(えき)()かう途中(とちゅう)すれ(ちが)ざまに()()いに()()められたので(おどろ)いた。

      On my way from my house to the station, an acquaintance stopped me as we passed each other, so I was surprised.

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