インター
also: インタ
Meanings
interchange; highway interchange
Abbreviation of インターチェンジ, usually referring to an expressway interchange or exit/entrance point.
See also: インターチェンジ
Let's get off the expressway at the next interchange.
Clipped form of インターナショナル. This use is often understood from names, titles, or context rather than as a fully independent everyday noun.
See also: インターナショナル
The 'inter' in the organization's name is short for international.
Only with reading インタ
Colloquial abbreviation of インタビュー, restricted to the shorter form インタ. Commonly seen in casual media or fan contexts.
See also: インタビュー
The magazine had an interview with the actor.
Only with reading インター
Abbreviation of インターナショナルスクール, restricted to インター. Often used in conversation about schooling.
See also: インターナショナルスクール
She has attended an international school since elementary school.
inter-
Prefix-like katakana element corresponding to inter-, used in compounds rather than as an ordinary standalone noun.
The inter in インターネット is explained as a prefix corresponding to inter-.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉インターで下りるto exit the expressway at the ~ interchange
I got off at the Shinjuku interchange and drove on regular roads from there.
- インターに通うto attend an international school
My child has been attending an international school since she was little.
- インタを受けるto be interviewed (casual)
I did an interview for a magazine yesterday.
- 〈場所〉インターから乗るto enter the expressway at the ~ interchange
Getting on the expressway at the Shibuya interchange is the fastest way.