Translation of Japanese word "交差点" to English
交差点
こうさてん
[kousaten]
IPA: /kōsaten/
Meaning
NounThe junction of two (or more) paths, streets, highways, or other thoroughfares.
How to use
交差点 (kousaten) — 'intersection / crossing'. 交差点で曲がる — turn at an intersection. 十字路 (juujiro) — crossroads.
🇬🇧 English
intersection
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 交差点
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): こうさてん
Romaji Transcription: kousaten
Example Sentences
交差点で右に曲がります。
こうさてん で みぎ に まがります。
I turn right at the intersection.
交差点に信号機があります。
こうさてん に しんごうき が あります。
There is a traffic light at the intersection.
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Common phrases
- 危険な交差点— dangerous intersection
- 交差点を渡る— cross intersection
- 交差点での事故— accident at intersection
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Frequency rank: #519 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "交差点" mean?▼
The Japanese word "交差点" means "intersection" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "交差点"?▼
The word "交差点" is read as "こうさてん" (kousaten). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A place where roads intersect.".
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