交通事故 (こうつうじこ, koutsuujiko) Japanese meaning | KotomoraThere was a traffic accident in front of the station.
People injured in the traffic accident were taken to the hospital.
Usage patterns
交通事故に遭うto be involved in / suffer a traffic accident
Yesterday I was involved in a traffic accident near the station.
交通事故を起こすto cause a traffic accident
He caused a traffic accident while driving drunk.
交通事故が起きるfor a traffic accident to occur
Traffic accidents often occur at this intersection.
交通事故で〈人〉が死亡するfor someone to die in a traffic accident
Last year, many people died in traffic accidents.
