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交通
koutsuu
also spelled kotsu
traffic, transportation, communication, exchange (of ideas, etc.), intercourse
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  1. koutsuu traffic, transportation, communication, exchange (of ideas, etc.), intercourse
How it's used

Used in everyday speech and writing to refer to road traffic or the transport system, often in news and announcements.

交通事故が多い。
Koutsuu jiko ga ooi.
There are many traffic accidents.

交通費を払いました。
Koutsuuhi o haraimashita.
I paid the travel expenses.

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Kanji Breakdown
交
Mingle, Mixing, Association, Coming & Going
On: こう Kun: まじ.わる,まじ.える,ま.じる,まじ.る,ま.ざる,ま.ぜる,-か.う,か.わす,かわ.す,こもごも
6 strokes N3
通
Traffic, Pass Through, Avenue, Commute, Counter For Letters, Notes, Documents, Etc.
On: つう,つ Kun: とお.る,とお.り,-とお.り,-どお.り,とお.す,とお.し,-どお.し,かよ.う
10 strokes N4
How to Use This Word
Noun (名詞)
Pattern
交通は〜です。 / 〜の交通

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