街道
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Base noun form. Refers to a main road or highway, often historical. Used in place names and for describing major routes.
Theme
User and their colleague Takeshi are driving to a business meeting and discussing the route.
街道
かいどう
highway
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Think of a 'highway' stretching far away — '街道' (kaidou, 'highway') sounds like 'kai-doh,' as in 'kai' (ocean) and 'doh' (road), but it's an old road connecting towns. Visualize a historic highway sign.
Cultural Note
『街道』 (kaidou, 'highway') often refers to historic roads in Japan, such as the Tokaido or Nakasendo, which were important for travel and trade during the Edo period. These routes are now popular for tourism and hiking.
Forms
Base: 街道Base noun form. Refers to a main road or highway, often historical. Used in place names and for describing major routes.