Korean Dictionary
How to say "Intersection" in Korean
“Intersection” in Korean is 교차로 (pronounced "gyocharo").
교차로
gyocharo
Usage & Context
교차로 are regulated by traffic lights and turn signals across Korean cities. Complex 교차로 in Korean urban areas can have multiple lanes with dedicated turn signals. Korean navigation apps always reference 교차로 when providing turn-by-turn directions.
Example Sentence
다음 교차로에서 오른쪽으로 꺾으세요.
Turn right at the next intersection.
How to use 교차로 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Intersection” is 교차로, romanized as gyocharo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 교차로.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, "Gyo," sounds like "gyo" in "gyoza." "Cha" sounds like "cha" in "chai." "Ro" sounds like "roh" in "row." Put it together as "gyo-cha-roh," with a slight emphasis on "gyo."
More Example Sentences
Giving driving directions.
저 교차로에서 좌회전하세요.
Turn left at that intersection.
Complaining about a busy spot.
이 교차로는 항상 차가 막혀요.
This intersection is always jammed with cars.
Reporting a traffic issue.
교차로 신호등이 고장 났어요.
The traffic light at the intersection is broken.
Cultural Context
Korean cities are filled with intersections, often managed by sophisticated traffic light systems. In larger cities, some intersections can be quite complex, with multiple lanes and dedicated turn signals. Navigation apps like KakaoMap or Naver Map frequently use "교차로" in their turn-by-turn directions, making it a crucial word for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
다음 교차로
next intersection
교차로에서 우회전
turn right at the intersection
교차로 통과
passing through an intersection
Related Expressions
사거리
sageori
four-way intersection
삼거리
samgeori
three-way intersection, T-junction
횡단보도
hoengdanbodo
crosswalk, pedestrian crossing
신호등
sinodeung
traffic light
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