十字路

What it means

十字路 means a crossroads or an intersection where two or more streets cross, typically forming a four-way junction; it's used to describe the physical place where routes meet and traffic can go in any direction.

Main meanings

• A four-way intersection where streets cross at right angles
• Figurative sense: a pivotal moment or turning point in life or a project
• Usage in signage and maps; more formal or written contexts often prefer 交差点

How to use it

Used in formal writing, cartography, and traffic discourse; in daily speech, 十字路 is less common than 交差点, and is more likely to appear in maps, place names, or literary contexts; the phrase 人生の十字路 is used metaphorically to denote a crucial decision point.