横転

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 横転 (おうてん) joins sideways 横 with turning or falling 転 to express tipping over sideways.
• Basic usage: 横転 focuses on a vehicle or object tipping or rolling onto its side.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Direction and completion
  • 横転した presents the event as having occurred, while 横転し connects it to what follows.