海路
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Noun meaning a sea route or maritime path. Used to describe navigational courses over water, e.g., 『その船は海路を進む』 (sono fune wa kairo o susumu, 'That ship advances along the sea route').
Theme
User is a passenger on a ferry discussing travel plans with the captain, Captain Tanaka, during a scenic voyage.
海路
かいろ
sea route
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Memory Hook
Picture a 'sea route' across the ocean. 『海路』 (kairo, 'sea route') sounds identical to 'circuit' but means sea path — remember 'kai' means 'sea' in Japanese, so it's a 'sea' (kai) 'route' (ro).
Cultural Note
『海路』 (kairo, 'sea route') is often used in historical or maritime contexts in Japan, such as describing traditional shipping paths or in phrases like 『海路で旅行する』 (kairo de ryokou suru, 'to travel by sea route'), highlighting Japan's island geography and maritime heritage.
Forms
Base: 海路Noun meaning a sea route or maritime path. Used to describe navigational courses over water, e.g., 『その船は海路を進む』 (sono fune wa kairo o susumu, 'That ship advances along the sea route').