十字架

じゅうじか

cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)

What does 十字架 mean?

十字架 is a Japanese noun meaning cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ) in English. It is written as 十字架 in kanji, じゅうじか in hiragana, and juujika in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.

Example sentence

教会は地図の上では十字架で表されている。

Churches are designated on the map with crosses.