noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
striking a naval mine; hitting an underwater mine
Refers to a ship or submarine coming into contact with a mine, causing an explosion. Can also be used metaphorically for inadvertently triggering a dangerous situation.
その船は触雷して沈没した。
The ship struck a mine and sank.
不用意な発言で触雷してしまっ
I inadvertently set off a landmine with my careless remark.