Japanese Conversation · Level 52
90 words
Japanese word
交差点
Pronunciation
Romajikōsaten
Meaning
- nounintersection
Example
次の交差点で右に曲がります。tsugi no kō sa ten de migi ni ma ga ri ma su
I turn right at the next intersection.
More examples
この交差点には信号があります。ko no kō sa ten ni wa shin gō ga a ri ma su
There is a traffic light at this intersection.
Core concept
Refers to a place where paths meet and travelers can continue along different routes.
Common phrases
交差点を左に曲がるkō sa ten o hidari ni ma ga ru
turn left at an intersection
交差点を右に曲がるkō sa ten o migi ni ma ga ru
turn right at an intersection
Similar words
十字路jūjiro: A junction where four roads meet in a cross shape.
四つ角yotsukado: A place where four streets meet.
Definition in Japanese
複数の道路が交わり、通行する方向を選べる場所。fuku sū no dō ro ga maji wa ri tsū kō su ru hō kō o era be ru ba sho
Word origin
交差点 (kōsaten) is formed from 交差 (kōsa, "crossing") and 点 (ten, "point"), so its structure describes a point of crossing.
Usage tips
- Japanese traffic directions often identify a turn by naming the 交差点 (kōsaten) at which the route changes.