邂逅

Etymology
Possibly an expression reduplication in Old Chinese. The original meaning may be “meet; interact” or “carefree”.

considers this a derivative of and, citing the sense of “carefree and happy” in . Numerous variant forms are found throughout history.

Verb

 * 1) to run into somebody by chance ; to encounter coincidentally

Adjective

 * 1)  joyous and carefree
 * 2)  accidental; coincidental; adventitious

Noun

 * 1) chance encounter

Verb

 * 1) meet by chance