Japanese

ろせん
Meaning: route; line; path; course; policy
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

路
線

Example sentences

A new subway line has opened, making commuting more convenient.
採算が取れないため、そのバス路線は廃止された
Due to being unprofitable, that bus route was abolished.
この路線はバスの本数が少ないので不便だ。
This route is inconvenient because there are few buses.
大雪の影響で、その鉄道路線は現在全線不通となっている。
Due to heavy snow, that railway line is currently out of service on all lines.

Usage Notes

Used for transportation routes (trains, buses, etc.) or for a general course of action or political line.

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