道路
dōro
Common
N3
noun
Translations
1.
road
2.
street
Notes
The term '道路' is commonly used in both urban and rural contexts to refer to any kind of road or street. It is a neutral term used in everyday conversation as well as in formal contexts.
Examples
この道路は広いです。
Kono dōro wa hiroi desu.
This road is wide.
道路が混んでいます。
Dōro ga kondeimasu.
The road is congested.
新しい道路が建設中です。
Atarashii dōro ga kensetsu-chū desu.
A new road is under construction.