横切る

よこぎる
Alternative writings: 横ぎる
JLPT:N3
Frequency:

1To cross or cut across something (a road, a space, etc.), moving sideways through or over it; also used for the movement of light or objects.

Group 1 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

子どもが急に車道を横切ったので驚いた。

I was startled because a child suddenly ran across the road.

猫が庭を横切って塀の上に飛び乗った。

A cat crossed the garden and jumped onto the fence.

朝の光が部屋を横切って差し込んだ。

The morning light streamed across the room.

サッカーボールがコートを横切って転がっていった。

The soccer ball rolled across the court.

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