十字架
jūjika[d͡ʑɨːʑika̠]
In Japanese, the phrase 'cross' can be expressed as 十字架 (jūjika).
The term 十字架 is most commonly used in a religious context to refer to the Christian cross.
Meaning: go from one side of something to the other (verb)
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
jūjika
Did you know?
- While 十字架 refers to the Christian cross, the word for a general cross shape is often 十 (jū), which is also the kanji for the number 'ten'.
- Japanese has a specific word 横断 (ōdan) for crossing a street or bridge. Using 十字架 in this context would be nonsensical, as it refers strictly to the object and not the action of crossing.
- In modern Japanese pop culture, 十字架 is used as a metaphor for a heavy life burden, mirroring Western literary idioms.
Examples in context
- 信者たちは、教会の前に立つ十字架を祈りの場として使用します。Believers use the cross standing in front of the church as a place for prayer.
- このアクセサリーには小さな金のクロスがついているんですよ。This accessory has a small gold cross attached to it.
Example conversation
Yota and Misaki are standing at a busy intersection.
- 陽太 Yota美咲、一緒に道を十字架しよう。Misaki, issho ni michi o jūjika shiyō.Misaki, let's cross the street together.
- 美咲 Misakiいいよ。信号が青になったね。ii yo. shingō ga ao ni natta ne.Okay. The light turned green.
- 陽太 Yotaじゃあ、今から十字架しよう。jā, ima kara jūjika shiyō.Then, let's cross now.
- 美咲 Misakiうん、行こう。un, ikō.Yeah, let's go.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 十字架, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
