交差点

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 次の交差点を右に曲がってください。▶ —
   Please turn right at the next intersection.
2. 交差点では車に気をつけましょう。▶ —
   Let us be careful of cars at the intersection.

Collocations

Mnemonic

交差点 kousaten — 交 (to cross, to mix) + 差 (to differ, to diverge) + 点 (point). The point where roads cross (交差) — an intersection. 交 is the same kanji as in 交換 (exchange) and 交通 (traffic). A 信号 (traffic light, from K-67 partial-1) usually stands at this 交差点.

Quick check

1. What image do the kanji of 交差点 form?

   • the point where roads cross
   • the end of a road
   • a high bridge
   • a wide plaza