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Incident

ˈɪnsəd(ə)nt
Very common
~ 1800
~ 1800, Very common
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
事件 (じけん), 出来事 (できごと), 事例 (じれい), アクシデント

Incident meanings in Japanese

事件 (じけん)

Example:
The police are investigating the incident.
警察はその事件を調査しています。
This incident has raised many questions.
この事件は多くの疑問を引き起こしました。
Usage: formalContext: Used in legal, news, or serious discussions about events that have occurred, particularly those involving crime or significant occurrences.
Note: Used to refer to events that are noteworthy, often with a negative connotation.

出来事 (できごと)

Example:
That was a surprising incident during the meeting.
会議中のあの出来事は驚くべきものでした。
The incident at the park was quite unusual.
公園での出来事はかなり珍しいものでした。
Usage: neutralContext: Used in general conversation to describe any notable event or occurrence, not limited to negative situations.
Note: This term can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

事例 (じれい)

Example:
This incident serves as a case study for future references.
この事例は今後の参考のためのケーススタディとなります。
We analyzed several incidents to understand the pattern.
パターンを理解するためにいくつかの事例を分析しました。
Usage: formalContext: Commonly used in academic or professional settings to refer to specific cases or examples.
Note: Often used when discussing examples in research, law, or policy.

アクシデント

Example:
There was a minor incident on the road.
道路で小さなアクシデントがありました。
The incident caused a traffic jam.
そのアクシデントは交通渋滞を引き起こしました。
Usage: informalContext: Often refers to accidents or unexpected events that disrupt normal activity, especially in daily conversations.
Note: Typically used in casual conversation, often relating to mishaps or accidents.

Incident's synonyms

event

An event refers to something that happens, especially something important, interesting, or unusual.
Example: The concert was a major event in the city.
Note: While an incident is typically a specific occurrence or event, the term 'event' can encompass a wider range of happenings, including planned occurrences or significant happenings that are not necessarily negative.

occurrence

An occurrence is something that happens or takes place, often unexpectedly.
Example: The sudden occurrence of thunder startled everyone.
Note: Similar to 'incident,' 'occurrence' refers to something that happens, but it may imply a more general or broader context of events happening without focusing on a specific incident.

episode

An episode is a single event or a short period of time that is part of a longer series of events.
Example: The argument between the two colleagues was just one episode in their ongoing feud.
Note: Unlike 'incident,' which often implies a negative or problematic event, 'episode' can refer to any singular event within a sequence, whether positive or negative.

situation

A situation is a set of circumstances or a state of affairs at a particular moment.
Example: The tense situation between the two countries escalated into a conflict.
Note: While 'incident' typically refers to a specific event or occurrence, 'situation' can encompass a broader context of circumstances or conditions that may include multiple events or factors.

Incident expressions, common phrases

Make an incident

To cause a disturbance or commotion in a public place.
Example: She made quite an incident at the restaurant when her order was wrong.
Note: This phrase emphasizes actively causing a disturbance rather than just experiencing an incident.

Serious incident

An event that is significant or grave in nature, often requiring investigation or action.
Example: The company had to investigate a serious incident that occurred on the construction site.
Note: This phrase denotes the severity or importance of the incident.

Minor incident

A small or insignificant event that typically does not have serious consequences.
Example: There was a minor incident in the parking lot involving two cars.
Note: This phrase suggests that the incident is of lesser importance or impact.

Incident report

A formal document that records details of an incident for documentation or investigation purposes.
Example: The police officer filled out an incident report detailing the car accident.
Note: This phrase refers to the documentation or record of an incident, rather than the incident itself.

Incident response

The actions taken to address and manage an incident, especially in emergency or security contexts.
Example: The company has a team trained in incident response to handle security breaches.
Note: This phrase focuses on the reactive measures taken after an incident occurs.

Incident management

The process of coordinating and overseeing the response to incidents to minimize their impact.
Example: The organization implemented incident management protocols to improve response times.
Note: This phrase pertains to the overall system or framework for handling incidents effectively.

Isolated incident

An event that is singular or rare, not part of a pattern or ongoing issue.
Example: The outburst was an isolated incident and not reflective of her usual behavior.
Note: This phrase suggests that the incident is unique or uncommon in occurrence.

Incident everyday (slang) expressions

Fiasco

A fiasco refers to a complete failure or disaster, usually resulting from a series of unfortunate events.
Example: The team's presentation was a complete fiasco due to technical issues.
Note: While 'incident' implies a specific event, 'fiasco' emphasizes a major failure or disaster.

Commotion

Commotion refers to a noisy or chaotic disturbance caused by a group of people or events.
Example: There was a loud commotion outside the party which startled everyone.
Note: Unlike 'incident', which is a singular event, 'commotion' suggests a noisy and disruptive situation.

Hullabaloo

A hullabaloo denotes a great fuss or uproar caused by a specific event or situation.
Example: The controversial decision sparked a hullabaloo among the employees.
Note: Similar to 'incident', but with a more vibrant and theatrical connotation, suggesting drama and commotion.

Kerfuffle

A kerfuffle is a small, somewhat amusing commotion or fuss caused by a disagreement or conflict.
Example: There was a kerfuffle at the meeting when two colleagues started arguing.
Note: Contrary to 'incident', 'kerfuffle' is often used in a lighthearted or less serious context.

Ruckus

Ruckus refers to a noisy disturbance or uproar, often involving a lot of people and commotion.
Example: The neighbors complained about the late-night ruckus coming from the apartment upstairs.
Note: Unlike 'incident', 'ruckus' implies a loud and disruptive situation involving multiple individuals.

Drama

Drama refers to excessive or exciting emotions, actions, or activity surrounding a particular situation.
Example: There was so much workplace drama after the supervisor announced the changes.
Note: In contrast to 'incident', 'drama' focuses on the emotional intensity and exaggeration associated with a situation.

Incident - Examples

The incident happened last night.
The police are investigating the case as a criminal incident.
The company had to issue a statement regarding the incident.

Incident grammar

Incident - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: incident
Conjugations
Adjective (Adjective): incident
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): incidents
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): incident
Syllables, Separation and Stress
incident Contains 3 syllables: in • ci • dent
Phonetic transcription: ˈin(t)-sə-dənt
in ci dent , ˈin(t) dənt (The red syllable is stressed)

Incident - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
incident: ~ 1800 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.