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交
交 (readings: こう, ま, か; Japanese kanji) means “to mix / to cross”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 交通 (traffic).
What does 交 mean?
| Kanji | 交 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to mix / to cross |
| Readings | こう, ま, か |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 交
交 is read こう or ま or か depending on the word.
Example words with 交
| Example | 交通 (traffic) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14