Japanese

さかみち
Meaning: hill road, slope, incline
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

この辺りは坂道が多いので、自転車で移動するのは大変だ。
There are many slopes around here, so it's hard to get around by bicycle.
ボールが坂道を転がっていった。
The ball went rolling down the slope.
坂道で大きな石を転がした。
He rolled a big stone on the slope.
重い荷物を肩に担いで、坂道を登った。
I carried heavy luggage on my shoulder and climbed up the slope.
山からふもとに向かって、緩やかな坂道が続いている。
A gentle slope continues from the mountain towards the foot.

Usage Notes

A general term for a road with a slope or gradient. Can refer to both uphill and downhill roads.

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