～道
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Suffix used to form compound nouns indicating a type of path, road, or way. Attaches to other words to create terms like 『剣道』 (けんどう, kendou, 'kendo') or 『国道』 (こくどう, kokudou, 'national road').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are hiking in the mountains and discussing different trails.
～道
～どう
kind of path, road (suffix)
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'road' that leads to a 'dojo' (どう, dou sounds like 'dojo') — it's a path for learning or travel. 'Dojo path' → ～道 (～どう, 'kind of path, road').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『道』 (どう, dou) is often used in compound words to denote specific paths or ways, such as 『剣道』 (けんどう, kendou, 'kendo') meaning 'the way of the sword' or 『茶道』 (さどう, sadou, 'tea ceremony') meaning 'the way of tea', reflecting cultural practices.
Forms
Base: ～道Suffix used to form compound nouns indicating a type of path, road, or way. Attaches to other words to create terms like 『剣道』 (けんどう, kendou, 'kendo') or 『国道』 (こくどう, kokudou, 'national road').