How to say 'Intersection' in Japanese | 四つ角

word

Meaning

Intersection

Reading

Kanji

四Four 角Corner, Angle

Explanation

The Japanese noun '四つ角 (よつかど)' refers to an intersection where two roads or streets cross each other, typically forming a four-way crossing. This term is commonly used in everyday conversation when giving directions or describing locations. For example: Turn right at the intersection「四つ角を右に曲がってください」(よつかどをみぎにまがってください). The store is at the intersection「その店は四つ角にあります」(そのみせはよつかどにあります). The word emphasizes the four-cornered nature of the crossing, making it distinct from other types of intersections.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1200

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting