行き違い
いきちがい
crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road), going astray
JLPT N1
Details
- Part of Speech:
- Noun
- Romaji:
- ikichigai
Example Sentences
手紙が行き違いになり、返事が来ない
The letters didn't cross paths, and I haven't received a reply.
駅で待ち合わせたが、行き違いになって会えなかった。
We arranged to meet at the station, but we missed each other and couldn't meet up.