Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

To exchange, to meet, to mix

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Kanji Story

Imagine two roads intersecting and people coming together to exchange ideas and goods. This intersection symbolizes the meeting and mixing of different things.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '交' is a common character that appears in JLPT materials, particularly at the N3 level. Familiarize yourself with its readings and meanings to improve your performance in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 彼と交換してみませんか？

  Why don't you try exchanging with him?

  かれとこうかんしてみませんか？

  kare to koukan shite mimasen ka?

  Pronunciation

• 彼との交流がとても充実しています。

  I have a very fulfilling exchange with him.

  かれとのこうりゅうがとてもじゅうじつしています。

  kare to no kouryuu ga totemo juujitsu shiteimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 彼と出会ってから人生が変わりました。

  My life changed since I met him.

  かれとであってからじんせいがかわりました。

  kare to deatte kara jinsei ga kawarimashita.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '交' is a commonly used character in various contexts, making it important to learn for the JLPT exam.
• Pay attention to the different readings and their meanings. 'まじわる' and 'まじえる' often refer to the idea of 'mixing' or 'mingling'.
• Practicing writing the kanji will help you remember its stroke order, which can be useful in the reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
• Look out for compound words using '交' as they can have different meanings based on the combination.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '交' is commonly found in names. For example, names like '交友' (Kouyu) or '交子' (Kouko) use this kanji. It can signify the concept of 'exchange' or 'meeting'.