通り掛かる

とおりかかる

to happen to pass by

JLPT N2

Details

Part of Speech:
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb, Intransitive verb
Romaji:
toorikakaru

Example Sentences

駅へ行く途中、偶然古本屋の前を通り掛かった。

On my way to the station, I happened to pass by an old bookstore.

散歩中、公園で通り掛かる人に会う

While I'm taking a walk, I happen to meet someone in the park.