JLPT N2 Upper Intermediate
交わす
To exchange words, promises, or greetings with one another.
Readings
Other forms
交わします polite form
交わさない plain negative
交わした plain past
交わして te-form
1 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To exchange (words, promises, etc.)
Describes the reciprocal act of giving and receiving intangible things like gestures, words, or agreements.
Example
二人 は 結婚 の 約束 を 交わした 。
The two of them exchanged promises to marry.
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2 Verb (Godan, Transitive)
To cross (physical objects)
Refers to the physical crossing or intersecting of objects, often used in metaphorical or literary contexts.
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