Meaning

Primary

Traffic

Alternatives

Transport, Transit

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Even though it gets mixed up as it passes through itself, modern traffic and transport systems are pretty amazing. This word refers to traffic and transport for pedestrians, bikes, cars, buses, trains, planes... anything that gets us from A to B.

Reading

こうつう
  • 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

Common Word Combinations

  • 交通のあり方

    the state of transportation

    交通のルール

    traffic rules

    交通のさまたげ

    obstruction of traffic

Context Sentences

車の交通に十分と気をつけて下さい。

Please be careful with car traffic.

交通安全のためにシートベルトをしてください。

Please wear your seatbelt for traffic safety.

この町の交通のオプションは、バスとタクシーです。

Transportation options in this town are bus and taxi.

Kanji Composition