交差

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Alternative writings: 交叉
JLPT:N2
Frequency:
1

The crossing or intersection of two or more paths, lines, or things; physical or abstract points where things intersect.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

次の交差点を右に曲がってください。

Please turn right at the next intersection.

二本のグラフの線が交差している点を調べる。

Examine the point where the two graph lines intersect.

意見の交差がある会議では、合意を得るのが難しい。

In meetings where opinions cross, it's hard to reach an agreement.

2

In genetics, the crossing over of genes or chromosomes that leads to recombination; a technical term for genetic crossing.

NounIrregular VerbIntransitive VerbBiology

Examples

減数分裂の過程で染色体の交差が起こり、遺伝的多様性が生じる。

Chromosomal crossing occurs during meiosis, producing genetic diversity.

遺伝学の授業で交差実験の結果を解析した。

We analyzed the results of crossing experiments in genetics class.