交 点(こうてん)

こうてん

noun

intersection; point of crossing

science

1. intersection; crossing point

a point where two or more lines, paths, or things cross each other

二(ふた)つの線(せん)の交点(こうてん)を求(もと)めなさい。

Find the intersection of the two lines.

グラフの交点(こうてん)が答(こた)えになる。

The intersection of the graphs is the answer.

東西(とうざい)の文化(ぶんか)の交点(こうてん)に位置(いち)するこの都市(とし)は、多様(たよう)な影響(えいきょう)を受(う)けてきた。

This city, located at the crossroads of Eastern and Western cultures, has been influenced in many ways.

Composed of 交(こう) (crossing/intersection) and 点(てん) (point). Primarily a mathematical and geometric term for where lines or curves meet, but also used figuratively for where different domains, ideas, or cultures converge.

Common collocations

交点(こうてん)を求(もと)める: to find the intersection
二(ふた)つの線(せん)の交点(こうてん): intersection of two lines
文化(ぶんか)の交点(こうてん): cultural crossroads
交点(こうてん)に位置(いち)する: to be located at the intersection

Similar words

交差点(こうさてん): intersection (of roads) — specifically a road crossing, not used for lines in math
接点(せってん): point of contact/tangency — where things touch rather than cross
合流点(ごうりゅうてん): confluence — where rivers or paths merge into one

Related Words

Compare: 交差点(こうさてん) (intersection)

Compare: 接点(せってん) (point of contact/tangency)

Compare: 合流点(ごうりゅうてん) (confluence)

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