Dōro refers to a public road or street designed for traffic and transportation.
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- Refers to a public path for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Commonly used in daily life and formal contexts.
- Essential for discussing traffic, travel, and urban infrastructure.
概要
「道路」は、人や車両が移動するために作られた公共の土地や施設を指します。アスファルトで舗装されたものから、未舗装の道まで広く含まれます。2) 使用パターン: 「道路を歩く」「道路を渡る」「道路が混んでいる」といった動詞や形容詞と組み合わせて使われます。また、行政的な文脈では「道路法」のように、法律用語の一部としても頻繁に登場します。3) 一般的な文脈: 日常生活では、通勤や通学の経路、あるいはドライブの目的地までのルートを指す際に使います。交通ルールや事故のニュースなど、公共の安全に関わる話題でも不可欠な単語です。4) 類語との比較: 「道（みち）」はより日常的で、山道や小道など物理的な通り道全般を指します。「通り（とおり）」は、街中の特定の通りや、人通りのある場所を指す際に使われます。「道路」はこれらに比べ、公的に整備された交通路というニュアンスが強く、よりフォーマルな響きがあります。
Examples
この道路はとても広いです。
everydayThis road is very wide.
道路の安全を確保する。
formalEnsure road safety.
昨日、道路で財布を拾った。
informalI found a wallet on the road yesterday.
都市計画における道路網の整備。
academicDevelopment of road networks in urban planning.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
道路交通法
Road Traffic Act
道路地図
Road map
道路わき
Roadside
Often Confused With
Michi is a general term for any path or street, including mountain trails or metaphorical paths. Dōro is specifically for public, constructed roads.
Tōri refers to a specific street or avenue in a city. It focuses on the passage or the thoroughfare aspect.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Dōro is a neutral to formal noun. It is used in daily conversation but is especially preferred in news, legal, and formal reports. Avoid using it for small, private paths.
Common Mistakes
Beginners often use 'michi' for everything. Remember that 'dōro' is specifically for public roads where cars and traffic are expected. Using 'dōro' for a small hiking trail sounds unnatural.
Tips
Use Dōro for public infrastructure
When talking about city planning or traffic rules, use 'dōro'. It sounds more professional and specific than just 'michi'.
Avoid using Dōro for metaphorical paths
Do not use 'dōro' to describe a life path or a moral way. Use 'michi' for abstract or metaphorical meanings.
Road maintenance in Japan
Japan has a very high standard for road maintenance. You will often see 'dōro kōji' (road construction) signs around cities.
Word Origin
Derived from the characters '道' (way/path) and '路' (road/route). Both characters reinforce the meaning of a public passage for travel.
Cultural Context
Roads in Japan are highly regulated. The term 'Dōro Kōtsū Hō' (Road Traffic Act) is a fundamental law every driver must know.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Dō' (way) + 'Ro' (path). Imagine a big road construction crew building a Dō-Ro.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions「道」は日常的で非常に広い意味を持ち、比喩的にも使えます。一方、「道路」は交通のための整備された公共施設という硬いニュアンスが強いです。
一般的には「本」を使います。「道路が一本通っている」のように数えます。
「横断歩道を渡る」や「道路を横切る」という表現がよく使われます。
はい、道路法などの法律で定義されており、公的な文脈で非常に頻繁に使用されます。
Test Yourself
車が___を走っている。
車が走る場所は、一般的に「道路」と呼びます。
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Summary
Dōro refers to a public road or street designed for traffic and transportation.
- Refers to a public path for vehicles and pedestrians.
- Commonly used in daily life and formal contexts.
- Essential for discussing traffic, travel, and urban infrastructure.
Use Dōro for public infrastructure
When talking about city planning or traffic rules, use 'dōro'. It sounds more professional and specific than just 'michi'.
Avoid using Dōro for metaphorical paths
Do not use 'dōro' to describe a life path or a moral way. Use 'michi' for abstract or metaphorical meanings.
Road maintenance in Japan
Japan has a very high standard for road maintenance. You will often see 'dōro kōji' (road construction) signs around cities.
Examples
4 of 4この道路はとても広いです。
This road is very wide.
道路の安全を確保する。
Ensure road safety.
昨日、道路で財布を拾った。
I found a wallet on the road yesterday.
都市計画における道路網の整備。
Development of road networks in urban planning.
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