Meaning

Primary

Traffic Network

Alternative

Transportation Network

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You learned a while ago that 交通 means "traffic." So what would a traffic net be? A traffic network, or even a transportation network!

交通網 refers to the network of roads, railways, buses, and other transportation methods that connects places in an area and allows people and goods to get around.

Reading

こうつうもう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 交通網を整備する

    to develop a transportation network, to improve a transportation network

    交通網を構築する

    to build a transportation network

Context Sentences

大地震が首都圏の交通網に大きな影響を与えました。

The massive earthquake had a major impact on the capital region's transportation network.

日本の都市部は交通網が発達しているので、車がなくても生活できます。

Urban areas in Japan have well-developed transportation networks, so you can live without a car.

交通網が弱い地域は、災害時や緊急時に取り残されがちだ。

Areas with poor transportation networks tend to be left behind during disasters or emergencies.

Kanji Composition