交差
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Base noun form meaning 'cross' or 'intersection'. Used to describe things crossing each other, such as roads or lines. Example: 『道が交差する』 (michi ga kōsa suru, 'roads cross').
Theme
User and their friend Ken are walking through a busy intersection in Tokyo, discussing traffic and city planning.
交差
こうさ
cross (noun)
Advanced ExpansionAbstract Concepts
Memory Hook
Imagine two roads crossing each other like an 'X' shape. 'Cross' sounds like 'kōsa' — think of 'cross' → 交差 (kōsa, 'cross').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『交差点』 (kōsaten, 'intersection') is a common term for road crossings, often marked with traffic lights and pedestrian crossings for safety.
Forms
Base: 交差Base noun form meaning 'cross' or 'intersection'. Used to describe things crossing each other, such as roads or lines. Example: 『道が交差する』 (michi ga kōsa suru, 'roads cross').