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巻き込み事故 (makikomijiko) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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Left-turn accidents are occurring frequently at intersections.
While riding my bicycle, I was nearly involved in a right-hook accident with a truck.
Kanji 込 crowded, mixture, in bulk 故 happenstance, especially, intentionally Related words 左さ 折せつ 事じ 故こ 左折事故 specifically refers to left-turn accidents, while 巻き込み事故 emphasizes the 'sweeping in' of a straight-going vehicle or person.
右う 直ちょく 事じ 故こ 右直事故 is a right-turn vs. straight-through collision, often at intersections, whereas 巻き込み事故 focuses on the turning vehicle hooking a vulnerable road user.
Etymology Compound of 巻き込み (noun form of 巻き込む, 'to roll up, involve') and 事故 ('accident'). The term describes an accident where a turning vehicle 'sweeps in' a straight-going bicycle or pedestrian.
