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“crossing” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiōdan

Example

信号を見て道路を横断します。shin gō o mi te dō ro o ō dan shi ma su

I cross the road after checking the signal.

Illustration for 横断 (crossing)

How to say “crossing” in Japanese

“Crossing” in Japanese is 横断 (ōdan).

Indicates passage across the breadth of something, ending on the opposite side rather than remaining within the same area.

Full entry for 横断: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 横断

地下道を使って横断しました。chi ka dō o tsuka tte ō dan shi ma shi ta

I used the underpass to cross.

Tips for using 横断

  • 横断 (ōdan) can describe travel across a whole region, as in 大陸横断 (tairiku ōdan), so its use extends beyond crossing a road.

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