交差点

交差点

こうさてん

Intersection, crossing

N5noun·kousaten

How to remember it

交 (cross) + 差 (deviate) + 点 (point) — the point where roads cross and paths deviate.

Example sentences

  • 次の交差点を右に曲がってください。

    つぎのこうさてんをみぎにまがってください。

    Please turn right at the next intersection.

  • あの交差点は事故が多いです。

    あのこうさてんはじこがおおいです。

    That intersection has many accidents.

Usage

Often used with 信号 (traffic light) and 次の (next) when giving directions.

Related words

信号横断歩道

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