Translation and Meaning of: ぶつかる - butsukaru

The term 「ぶつかる」, romanized as "butsukaru", is a Japanese verb that is generally translated into English as "collide", "bump", or "hit". Its etymology is rooted in everyday Japanese language, being widely used in various contexts to describe both physical collisions and metaphors related to confrontations or clashes of opinions. The simplicity and versatility of this word have made it an essential component in everyday communication in the Japanese language.

In of definition, 「ぶつかる」 can be applied to situations such as the collision between two cars in an accident, or even in discussions where opposing ideas "collide." This capacity for breadth makes the term extremely useful for describing conflicts or accidental encounters. The word also carries emotional nuances, often used to describe a sudden and unexpected clash that can occur in various situations in life.

The origin of the verb 「ぶつかる」 can be traced back to Japanese onomatopoeic roots, which are phonetically suggestive of sounds or actions. In the case of 「ぶつかる」, the idea of a sudden impact or sound collision is represented by the sound "ぶつ" (butsu), which mimics the noise of a physical shock. This onomatopoeic origin gives the word an intuitive quality that is immediately understandable to Japanese speakers, even if they encounter the verb for the first time. This aligns with the rich tradition of the Japanese language in using evocative sounds to express everyday actions and sensations in a vivid and direct manner.

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Verb conjugation of ぶつかる

• ぶつかる - Positive form of the informal form
• ぶつかります - Positive form of the formal form
• ぶつかっています - Progressive form
• ぶつからない - negative form
• ぶつかった - past form
• ぶつかる - Dictionary form 3rd person singular

Synonyms and similar words

• ぶつかり合う ( butsukariau) - Collide (with the mutual impact of objects or people)
• 衝突する ( shōtotsu suru) - Collide (usually used to describe a violent collision or a severe impact)
• 当たる ( ataru) - Being hit (can refer to being hit by an object or to something that is anticipated accurately)
• 接触する ( sesshoku suru) - Get in touch (refers to the act of touching or connecting with something)
• 交錯する ( kōsaku suru) - Interlace (referring to movements that cross, like the intersection of paths)