Meaning

Primary

Intersection

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You mix, but there's a distinction as to where you mix at this point. Where is this point? It can be found when two streets cross, at an intersection, also known as a crossing.

Reading

こうさてん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

交差点で赤信号を無視した車がいた。

There was a car that went through the red light at an intersection.

次の交差点を左に曲がって下さい。

Please turn left at the next intersection.

日本で一番有名な交差点は渋谷駅前の交差点だと思います。

I think that the most famous intersection in Japan is the one in front of Shibuya Station.

Kanji Composition