通り掛かる
とおりかかる
toorikakaru
verbVocabularyLevel 66 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

通り掛かる (とおりかかる (toorikakaru)) means "to happen to pass by". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to happen to pass by

Also : to pass by chance

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The word 通り掛かる (とおりかかる) means 'to happen to pass by'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of to happen to pass by.

Example Sentences

まいにち、通り掛かります。

まいにち、とおりかかります。

I like to happen to pass by.

私は通り掛かります。

わたしはとおりかかります。

I can happen to pass by.

Kanji in this word

通
Etc. / Notes / Avenue
Kunとお.る、とお.り、どお.り
Onつう、つ
JLPT N4
掛
Tax / Hang / Pour
Kunか.ける、か.け、が.け
Onかい、けい
JLPT N3

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