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.

道を歩いていて、友達と行き違いになった

I was walking down the street and bumped into my friend.