crossroads in Japanese

crossroads in Japanese is 交差点, 十字路, 十字街 — crossroads means a place where two or more roads meet.

crossroads in Japanese

交差点

noun

Pronounced: kōsaten

(figuratively, by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.

十字路

noun

Pronounced: juujiro

(figuratively, by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.

十字街

noun

Pronounced: juujigai

(figuratively, by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.

辻

noun

Pronounced: tsuji

(figuratively, by analogy) A decision point; a turning point or opportunity to change a direction, a course, or a goal.

What does "crossroads" mean?

noun A place where two or more roads meet.
"Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right."
noun A critical decision point or turning point in life or a situation.
"After losing his job, he felt he was at a crossroads."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

crossroads in a sentence

Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right.
After losing his job, he felt he was at a crossroads.
The company is at a crossroads, deciding whether to expand overseas.

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "crossroads" in Japanese?

"crossroads" in Japanese is 交差点, 十字路, 十字街. crossroads means: A place where two or more roads meet.

How do you pronounce 交差点?

"crossroads" in Japanese is 交差点, pronounced "kōsaten".

How do you use "crossroads" in a sentence?

Example: "Turn left at the crossroads and the shop is on your right." In Japanese, "crossroads" is 交差点, 十字路, 十字街.

Are there other ways to say "crossroads" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "crossroads": 交差点, 十字路, 十字街, 辻.

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