どう

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

この道路どうろは広いです。

Kono dōro wa hiroi desu.

This road is wide.

道路どうろが混んでいます。

Dōro ga kondeimasu.

The road is congested.

新しい道路どうろが建設中です。

Atarashii dōro ga kensetsu-chū desu.

A new road is under construction.