129.交


1. Meaning and Reading

  • intersect, exchange, interact
  • Onyomi : こう
  • Kunyomi : わす, まじわる, ざる

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 六 : six people, many people
  • 乂 : crossroads

Six people (六) meet at a crossroads (乂) and interact — giving the meanings ‘to associate’ and ‘to mingle’.

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3. Example Words

交通 こうつう
traffic

Transportation is convenient.

交わる まじわる
interact

Interacting with people is important.

交わす かわす
exchange, interact

Exchange greetings.

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