交: the kanji for exchange; mix; cross
交 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means exchange; mix; cross. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
交 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
交 has 8 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
コウ (kou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 交通こうつう · kōtsū | traffic |
| 交換こうかん · kōkan | exchange |
| 交流こうりゅう · kōryū | interaction; exchange |
| 交差点こうさてん · kōsaten | intersection |
まじる (majiru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 交じるまじる · majiru | to be mixed in with |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この道は交通量が多い。Kono michi wa kōtsūryō ga ōi.This road has a lot of traffic.
- 連絡先を交換しましょう。Renrakusaki o kōkan shimashō.Let's exchange contact information.
- 両国は文化交流を続けている。Ryōkoku wa bunka kōryū o tsuzukete iru.The two countries continue cultural exchange.
- 交差点で信号を待った。Kōsaten de shingō o matta.I waited at the light at the intersection.
- 子どもたちの声に大人の笑い声が交じる。Kodomotachi no koe ni otona no waraigoe ga majiru.Adult laughter mixes in with the children's voices.
Questions about 交
How many strokes does 交 have?
交 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 交?
The on readings are kou (コウ). The kun readings are majiwaru (まじわる), majieru (まじえる), majiru (まじる), mazaru (まざる), mazeru (まぜる), kau (かう), kawasu (かわす).
What JLPT level is 交?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 交
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.