遭遇

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 遭遇 (そうぐう), encountering 遭 and meeting 遇 combine to denote an unexpected encounter.
• Basic usage: 遭遇 is an unplanned meeting with a person, event, danger, or other situation.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• An unexpected encounter
  • It differs from a scheduled visit or deliberate meeting, and 遭遇した presents the encounter as having occurred.