1.
crossing, intersection
The act or point of two or more things crossing each other.
交差 refers to crossing or intersection, whether of physical objects like roads or abstract concepts like ideas.
Common compounds:
- 交差点 (intersection, crossroads)
- 交差する (to cross, to intersect)
- 立体交差 (grade separation, overpass)
Usage note: 交差点 is the most common word for a road intersection in everyday Japanese.