godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
Used for lines, roads, rivers, or paths that physically cross or meet. Also used for abstract intersections such as interests or opinions.
この道とあの道が交わる場所にコンビニがある。
There is a convenience store where this road and that road intersect.
二人の意
Their opinions never met.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
associate with; mingle with; keep company with
Refers to social interaction, often implying regular or close contact. Can be used neutrally or with a slightly negative nuance when referring to undesirable company.
彼は悪い仲間と交わっている。
He associates with bad company.
仕事でいろいろな人と交わる機会がある。
I have opportunities to mingle with various people through work.
godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
have sexual relations; copulate
Euphemistic or literary expression for sexual intercourse. Often used in formal or indirect contexts.
彼らは深い関係で交わっていた。
They were involved in a deep sexual relationship.