交 — Mix
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Common Japanese Words with 交 (Mix)
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When cars mix (交) together as they pass through (通) the streets, you get traffic.
Things mixing / intersecting (交) in mutual (互) sequence: taking turns alternately.
Frequently Asked Questions About 交 (Mix)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 交 (Mix)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 交 ("Mix", read as こう) is: This father likes to mix up his workouts. Some are with candles (か), while wearing his mom (ま) coat (こう)... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 交 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 交 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 交 means "Mix". Its primary reading is こう (On'yomi: こう; Kun'yomi: ま, か). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 交?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 交 include: 交通 (こうつう - traffic, transportation), 交互 (こうご - alternate, mutual, by turns).
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