godan verb (-ru), transitive verb, intransitive verb
happen to pass by; come along
Describes coming upon a place or situation by chance while passing through. Often used when someone witnesses or encounters something unexpectedly.
事故現場に通りかかって、警察に通報した。
I happened to pass by the accident scene and called the police.
散歩
While taking a walk, I came across an old shrine.