noun
unexpected incident; surprising occurrence
Refers to an unplanned, often minor or amusing event that disrupts the normal flow. Common in casual conversation and media.
旅行中にちょっとしたハプニングがあった。
There was a little unexpected incident during the trip.
生放送でハプニングが起きた。
A surprising occurrence happened during the live broadcast.
noun
A specific term for a type of spontaneous, often participatory performance art that emerged in the mid-20th century. Rare in everyday use.
1960年代のハプニングは、観客参加型の芸術イベントだった。
Happenings in the 1960s were audience-participation art events.