How to Say ‘Cross (and...)’ in Japanese
渡って
watatsu te
[waht teh]
💬 Usage Tip: [渡って] is the te-form of [渡る] (“to cross”). The te-form often links actions: “Cross, and then…”
🇯🇵 In Japan: In Japan, people usually cross at marked crosswalks—following the rules is expected, and locals may hesitate to jaywalk even on empty streets.
Phrase Breakdown
渡っ
watatsu
[waht]
cross (something)
The verb stem of 渡る (to cross), used before て to connect actions or make a request (渡ってください). Common in giving directions (cross the street, cross at the light).
信号を渡って、駅に行きます。
I cross the traffic light (the crosswalk at the light) and go to the station.
て
te
[teh]
and; (do) ~ing (te-form connector)
The て-form ending that links actions (AしてBする) or softens commands/requests when followed by ください. In directions, it often means “then/and”.
信号を渡って、左に曲がります。
Cross the light, then turn left.
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