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[おう()·だん()]
oudan
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 横断

noun, suru verb
  1. crossing; traversing
  2. traversing horizontally; passing west to east (or east to west)
  3. cutting horizontally

Definition and Synonyms for 横断

Traverse travel across
Synonyms: 横断
Crossing traveling across
Synonyms: 交差点, 横断
Crossing a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean)
Synonyms: 横断
Transect cut across or divide transversely
Synonyms: 横断
Cross travel across or pass over
Synonyms: 横切る, 横断, 渡る, 縦断
Transit make a passage or journey from one place to another
Synonyms: すぎる, よぎる, 横切る, 横断, 渡る, 越す, 越える, 通る, 通り抜け, 通り抜ける, 通り越す, 通過, 通り過ぎる
Pass go across or through
Synonyms: すぎる, よぎる, くぐり抜ける, 抜く, 抜ける, 横切る, 横断, 渡る, 突っ切る, 突き抜く, 突き抜ける, 経る, 経過, 越す, 越える, 通る, 通り抜け, 通り抜ける, 通行, 通り越す, 通過, 通り過ぎる, 過ぎ去る, 過ぎ行く
Crisscross a marking that consists of lines that cross each other
Synonyms: 交差点, 十字架, 十文字, 横断

Meanings for each kanji in 横断

» sideways; side; horizontal; width; woof
» severance; decline; refuse; apologize; warn; dismiss; prohibit; decision; judgement; cutting

Categories 横断 is a member of

Traveling the act of going from one place to another
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Voyage a journey to some distant place
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Cut separate with or as if with an instrument
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Go change location
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Pass go across or through
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Marking a pattern of marks
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 横断

Sample Sentences for 横断

Lindbergh was the first man to fly across the Atlantic.
Lindbergh's solo nonstop transatlantic flight was a remarkable accomplishment.
He overcame all sorts of hardship and setbacks to succeed in a solo crossing of Antarctica.
He failed in the attempt to sail across the Pacific Ocean.
Crossing the street, I was nearly hit by a car.

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