- road; path; street; lane; passage
- route; way
- distance; journey
- road (e.g. to victory); course
- way (of living, proper conduct, etc.); moral principles
- teachings (esp. Confucian or Buddhist); dogma
- field (e.g. of medicine); subject; speciality
- means; way; method
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Other forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- road; path; street; lane; passage
- route; way
- distance; journey
- road (e.g. to victory); course
- way (of living, proper conduct, etc.); moral principles
- teachings (esp. Confucian or Buddhist); dogma
- field (e.g. of medicine); subject; speciality
- means; way; method
This meaning refers to a physical path or route that one can travel on, often used in navigating or referring to locations.
This meaning is used to describe a chosen or designated path to accomplish something or reach a destination, often in a more abstract sense.
This meaning focuses on the concept of the space between two points or the experience of traveling from one place to another.
This metaphorical usage refers to a direction or path toward a goal or destination, often related to success or achievement.
This meaning highlights a philosophical or ethical approach to life, emphasizing how one should conduct themselves.
This meaning is often used in a religious or philosophical context, referring to the core teachings or principles of a belief system.
This usage refers to an area of expertise or a specific discipline within which one works or studies.
This meaning indicates a method or means of doing something, usually highlighting practical approaches or techniques.
Example sentences
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It was full of spider webs and stuff, but there didn't seem to be any other way to go, so we firmed up our resolve and went.
We sped into the narrow track, hardly dropping any speed. "It's a short cut!" "Oi! It's a footpath!!"