noun, na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to an event happening by chance, without planning or intention. Often used in phrases like 偶然に or 偶然の.
Antonyms: 必然
駅で偶然、昔の友達に会った。
I met an old friend by chance at the station.
It was a complete coincidence.
adverb
by chance; unexpectedly; accidentally
Adverbial use describing an action that happens without planning or expectation.
偶然、彼の秘密を知ってしまった。
I accidentally found out his secret.
noun
Philosophical term for something that is not necessary; opposite of necessity. Rare outside academic contexts.
哲学では、偶然性は必然性と対比される。
In philosophy, contingency is contrasted with necessity.