見舞われる

みまわれる

to be hit (by a typhoon, earthquake, etc.); to be struck (by); to suffer (a calamity); to meet (with misfortune)

Also written 見まわれる

Meaning

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to be hit (by a typhoon, earthquake, etc.); to be struck (by); to suffer (a calamity); to meet (with misfortune)

Example sentences

日本は毎年台風に見舞われる。

Japan is hit by typhoons every year.