noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
exchange; interchange; interaction
Broadly used for cultural, personal, or informational exchange; implies mutual interaction or mingling. Often used in compounds like 文化交流 (cultural exchange) or 国際交流 (international exchange).
留学生との交流がとても楽しかった。
Interacting with the international students was really enjoyable.
地域の文化交流イベントに参加した。
I participated in a local cultural exchange event.
noun
Technical term in electrical engineering; abbreviation of 交流電流 (こうりゅうでんりゅう).
家庭用電源は交流です。
Household power supply is alternating current.