交かう

suffix, godan verb (-u)

pass each other; mingle; exchange

Suffix-like verb attached to the -masu stem of another verb, indicating mutual or reciprocal action. Common in compounds like 行き交う (come and go), 飛び交う (fly about), 話し交う (talk together). Not used as a standalone verb in modern Japanese.

See also: 行き交う · 飛び交う

• 駅えき前まえでは多おおくの人ひとが行いき交かっている。

  Many people are coming and going in front of the station.

• 部屋へやの中なかでは楽たのしそうな笑わらい声ごえが飛とび交かっていた。

  Joyful laughter was flying about in the room.