🇯🇵 How to say

“road” in Japanese

道みち
Illustration of "road" in a Japanese cultural setting
A narrow cobblestone road winds between traditional wooden houses in an old Japanese town, with a small red shrine visible at the end of the path under a clear blue sky.

Usage note

道 refers to any path or route for travel, from small neighborhood lanes to major highways; it's a common word used in everyday directions and descriptions of places.

Examples

  • この道をまっすぐ行ってください。

    Please go straight along this road.

  • 道に迷いました。

    I got lost on the road.

  • あの道はとてもにぎやかです。

    That street is very lively.

Quick check

What does "道" mean?

  • A. road
  • B. cow
  • C. turtle
  • D. bicycle

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