noun
calamity; misfortune; disaster
Refers to a serious unfortunate event or disaster, often with a slightly formal or literary tone. Used in contexts like bad omens, accidents, or tragic incidents.
その年の凶事は、村人たちの記憶に深く刻まれている。
The calamity of that year is deeply etched in the villagers' memories.
彼は凶事が起こる前から、何か悪い予感がしていた。
He had a bad feeling even before the misfortune occurred.