交通

• Reading: こうつう
• Romaji: koutsuu
• Kanji breakdown: 交 (kou/maji) — cross, intersect; 通 (tsuu/too) — pass through, commute
• Pronunciation: /koː.tsɯː/

Meaning

Traffic; transportation. The movement of vehicles and people along roads and transit routes.

Functions as a noun or する verb. Covers both road traffic and public transportation systems. Frequently appears in compounds like 交通事故 (traffic accident), 交通機関 (transportation system), and 交通ルール (traffic rules).

Examples

1. この辺りは交通の便がとてもいいです。 This area has very convenient transportation.
2. 交通事故に気をつけてください。 Please be careful of traffic accidents.
3. 交通ルールを守ることが大切です。 It's important to follow traffic rules.

Usage Guide

Context: transportation, city life, news

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 交 (cross, intersect) and 通 (pass through). Literally describes crossing and passing through, capturing the flow of people and vehicles.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal