見舞う

みまう

[mimau]

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to visit and comfort or console; to go to see (e.g. someone in hospital); to ask after (e.g. someone's health); to inquire after

2.GodanTransitive

to attack; to hit; to strike; to deal (a punch)

入院中の友人を見舞うために病院へ行ってきた。

I went to the hospital to visit my hospitalized friend.

台風が列島を見舞い各地で被害が出たと聞いた。

I heard the typhoon hit the archipelago and caused damage everywhere.

被災地を見舞う政治家のニュースを見たところだ。

I just saw news of politicians visiting the disaster area.