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!

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

Context Sentences

大地震が首都圏の交通網を麻痺させました。

A massive earthquake paralyzed the transportation network in and around Tokyo.

Kanji Composition