海難
Meanings
1
maritime accident; sea disaster; shipwreck
Refers to accidents or disasters occurring at sea, including shipwrecks, collisions, and other maritime incidents. Often used in news reports and legal contexts.
A maritime accident occurred offshore last night.
The Marine Accident Tribunal is investigating the cause of the accident.
Usage patterns
- 〈船〉が海難に遭うfor a ship to be involved in a maritime accident
The fishing boat was caught in a maritime disaster during the typhoon.
- 海難が発生するfor a maritime accident to occur
Last year, several maritime accidents occurred in this sea area.
- 海難を防ぐto prevent a maritime accident
The lighthouse was built to prevent maritime accidents.