回り道
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Noun meaning a roundabout or indirect route. Used to describe taking a longer path to avoid obstacles or reach a destination indirectly. Example: 『回り道をします』 (mawarimichi o shimasu, 'I will take a detour').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are driving to a concert when they encounter unexpected road construction.
回り道
まわりみち
detour
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine you're driving and see a sign that says 'Detour' because the road is blocked. You think, 'I have to make a 回り道 (mawarimichi, 'detour')' — it sounds like 'mow around the road'!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『回り道』 (mawarimichi, 'detour') is often used in navigation apps and road signs to indicate alternative routes during traffic jams or construction. It's a common term for drivers and pedestrians alike.
Forms
Base: 回り道Noun meaning a roundabout or indirect route. Used to describe taking a longer path to avoid obstacles or reach a destination indirectly. Example: 『回り道をします』 (mawarimichi o shimasu, 'I will take a detour').