Japanese

こうつう
Meaning: traffic, transportation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

交
通

Example sentences

Transportation is convenient in this area.
大雪で交通が麻痺した。
Traffic was paralyzed due to the heavy snow.
この工事によって、交通に支障を来す恐れがあります。
This construction work might cause hindrance to traffic.
交通渋滞を緩和するために新しい道路が建設された。
To ease traffic congestion, a new road was built.
毎朝の通勤で交通渋滞に巻き込まれる。
I get caught in traffic jams during my commute every morning.
交通事故がこの交差点で頻発している
Traffic accidents frequently occur at this intersection.
都市部では、公共交通機関が非常に発達している。
In urban areas, public transportation is highly developed.
学校で交通安全の標語を作った。
We made a traffic safety slogan at school.
交通ルールを守らない違反者には罰金が科せられる。
Violators who do not follow traffic rules are fined.
彼の住んでいる村は、交通の便が悪く、まさに陸の孤島だ。
The village where he lives has poor transportation and is truly like a land-locked island.

Usage Notes

交通 (こうつう) can refer to traffic, transportation, or communication.

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