道路

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 工事のため、この道路は通れません。▶ —
   Because of construction, this road is impassable.
2. 新しい道路ができて、便利になりました。▶ —
   A new road was built, and it has become convenient.

Collocations

Mnemonic

道路 douro — 道 (way, road) + 路 (road, path). Both kanji mean "road," reinforcing each other — a road for vehicles. 道 (michi) is a general path; 道路 is a built roadway. 高速道路 = expressway. Traffic vocabulary with 通る and 渡る (partial-5) and this batch's 交通.

Quick check

1. What does 高速道路 mean?

   • an expressway
   • a narrow alley
   • a mountain path
   • a railway