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VocabJLPT N1

to cross

NounSuru VerbIntransitive VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. crossing (a road, river, etc.)
2. cutting through (e.g. of a river through a town)
3. crossing (east-west)
4. cutting horizontally

This noun and verb (with する) means crossing over something, especially crossing a road, river, or wide space from one side to the other. Common compound words include pedestrian crossings and phrases about traversing a continent or ocean.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Can we cross here?" "No, there's too much traffic."

Sentence 2

It'd be quicker to cross here, but just walk to the light.

Sentence 3

To be safe, please wait until the signal turns green before crossing.

Sentence 4

Let's get sign-off across all the relevant departments as quickly as we can.

Sentence 5

Even though Mom shouted "Don't cross!", my little brother crossed anyway.