Path in Japanese
"path" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
道
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4 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "path". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
path, route, road, distance
Reading: ro
13 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Combines 'foot' (足) with 'walk' (各), representing paths people walk—routes.
What it carries
Symbolizes roads, life paths, and direction. Represents physical roads and paths of choice in life.
Related kanji for "path"
path
dou · wisdom, peaceful
Composed of '辶' (advance) and '首' (head). The direction one heads toward - the path.
path
kei · wisdom
Composed of go and phonetic. Straight path.
path
teki · wisdom
Combines 'movement' (辶) with 'reason' (由), representing guiding along paths and enlightening.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for path?
The most common kanji for "path" is 路, read as ro. It means path, route, road. Related kanji: 道 (path), 径 (path), 迪 (path).
How many strokes does 路 have?
路 has 13 strokes.