Learn Kanji: 渉 · kyoubenkyou

渉

11 strokes

Frequency: 499

JLPT N1

Grade 8

Meanings

ford

go cross

transit

ferry

import

involve

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds

ショウ

Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words

わた.る

Nanori — Specialized readings used in names

えん

Common Words

渡る

わたる

Godan verb

Intransitive

Freq #2252

Occ. written as 渉る

to cross over; to go across

Examples

橋は安全です。車でわたれます。

The bridge is safe; you can drive across.

Word usually written using kana alone; Occ. written as 亘る or 亙る

to extend; to cover; to range; to span

Examples

この儀式は幾世代にもわたって伝わってきた。

This ceremony has been handed down from generation to generation.

交渉

こうしょう

Noun

Freq #2270

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Intransitive verb

negotiations; bargaining; discussions; talks

Examples

労働組合は経営陣と交渉している。

The labor union is negotiating with the owners.

connection; relationship; relations; dealings

Examples

哲学者は世間とあまり交渉を持たない傾向がある。

Philosophers tend to have little contact with the outside world.

干渉

かんしょう

関渉

～する Verb

Noun

Intransitive

Freq #4656

interference; intervention; meddling

Examples

僕のことに干渉しないでくれ。

Don't interfere in my affairs.

不干渉

ふかんしょう

Noun

Freq #35681

abstention; nonintervention; noninterference

和平交渉

わへいこうしょう

Noun

Freq #46819

peace talks; peace negotiations

Examples

イスラエル側の心変わりのために、中東和平交渉の構成国に変更があるかもしれません。

The makeup of Mideast peace talks may change due to a change of heart on the part of Israel.

交渉決裂

こうしょうけつれつ

Noun

Freq #50216

breakdown of negotiations

性交渉

せいこうしょう

Noun

Freq #50848

sexual relations

渉外

しょうがい

Noun

Freq #56119

public relations; client liaison; client relations

交渉人

こうしょうにん

Noun

Freq #57161

negotiator; bargainer; point man

没交渉

ぼっこうしょう

ぼつこうしょう

～な Adj.

Noun

Freq #60576

lack of relation (to); independence (of)

Examples

指導者は国民と没交渉になっていた。

The leaders were out of touch with the people.

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