Japanese

みち
Meaning: road; path; way; method; moral
Part of Speech: Noun

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道

Example sentences

If you go straight down this road, you will arrive at the station.
この道は隣の町まで続いている。
This road continues to the next town.
この道の先に、古い寺があります。
At the end of this road, there is an old temple.
その男性は親切に道を教えてくれた。
That man kindly showed me the way.
この道を通って駅に行きます。
I go to the station via this road.
暗い道では足元に気をつけてください。
Please be careful of your step on dark roads.
心のままに、自分の好きな道を進んでください。
Please follow the path you like, just as your heart leads.
道に迷っている外国人に勇気を出して声をかけた。
I mustered up my courage and spoke to a foreigner who was lost.
子供が急に道に飛び出した。
A child suddenly jumped out into the road.
道に迷ってしまった。それで、約束の時間に遅れた。
I got lost. Because of that, I was late for the appointment.

Usage Notes

Refers to physical roads, but also paths of life, methods, or moral principles.

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