交
1. Meaning and Reading
- intersect, exchange, interact
- Onyomi : こう
- Kunyomi : かわす, まじわる, まざる
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’.
3. Example Words
交通
こうつう
traffic
交通が便利だ。
Transportation is convenient.
交わる
まじわる
interact
人々と交わることは大切だ。
Interacting with people is important.
交わす
かわす
exchange, interact
挨拶を交わす。
Exchange greetings.