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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'foot' (足) with 'walk' (各), representing paths people walk—routes.
Symbolism
Symbolizes roads, life paths, and direction. Represents physical roads and paths of choice in life.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
真実一路
しんじついちろ
path of sincerity; path of sincerity
理路整然
りろせいぜん
logical; cogent; well-reasoned; logical
一路順風
いちろじゅんぷう
sailing before the wind; everything is going well; sailing before the wind
一路平安
いちろへいあん
(wishing someone) bon voyage; (wishing someone) bon voyage
人生行路
じんせいこうろ
journey of life; journey of life
Poetry
天つ風 雲のかよひ路 吹きとぢよ をとめの姿 しばしとどめむ
Poem #12 from Hyakunin Isshu
住の江の 岸による波 よるさへや 夢の通ひ路 人めよくらむ
Poem #18 from Hyakunin Isshu
淡路島 かよふ千鳥の 鳴く声に 幾夜ねざめぬ 須磨の関守
Poem #78 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 路 mean in Japanese?
路 means path, route, road, distance.
How do you read 路?
On'yomi: ロ、ル (RO, RU). Kun'yomi: -じ、みち (ji, michi).
How many strokes does 路 have?
路 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).
Is 路 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 路 (path, route, road, distance) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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