Translation and Meaning of: 道路 - douro
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 道路 (douro) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: douro
Kana: どうろ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: road; highway
Meaning in English: road;highway
Definition: Wide passage used for vehicle and pedestrian circulation.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (道路) douro
"Douro" is a Japanese word that means "road" or "public way". It is composed of two Kanji: "dou" (道), which means "path" or "road", and "ro" (路), which means "way" or "road". The word is often used to refer to paved roads, but can also be used to refer to dirt paths or trails. The etymology of the word dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when the first roads were built in Japan to connect the provinces. Since then, the construction and maintenance of roads has been an important part of the country's infrastructure.How to Write in Japanese - (道路) douro
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Synonyms and Similar - (道路) douro
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
街路; 通路; 道筋; 路地; 街道
Words containing: 道路
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Words with the same pronunciation: どうろ douro
Example Sentences - (道路) douro
Below are some example sentences:
高速道路を走るのは楽しいです。
Kousoku douro wo hashiru no wa tanoshii desu
It's fun to drive on a high-speed highway.
It's fun to race on the road.
- 高速道路 - express highway
- を - direct object particle
- 走る - run, drive
- のは - particle indicating topic
- 楽しい - fun, pleasant
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
酔っ払いは道路で寝ていた。
Yopparai wa dōro de nete ita
The drunk was sleeping on the road.
Drunk was sleeping on the road.
- 酔っ払い - drunk
- は - topic particle
- 道路 - road, street
- で - location particle
- 寝ていた - I was sleeping
この道路は舗装されています。
Kono dōro wa hosō sarete imasu
This road is paved.
- この道路 - this road
- は - (topic particle)
- 舗装されています - it is paved
道路は交通の要である。
Douro wa koutsuu no you de aru
Roads are essential for traffic.
The road is the key to traffic.
- 道路 (douro) - road
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 交通 (koutsuu) - traffic, transport
- の (no) - possession particle
- 要 (you) - essential, important
- である (dearu) - to be
横断する道路を渡ってください。
Yokodan suru dōro o watatte kudasai
Please cross the road that cuts through.
Please cross the road to cross.
- 横断する - pass through
- 道路 - road
- を - direct object particle
- 渡って - crossing
- ください - please
この道路は来月開通する予定です。
Kono dōro wa raigetsu kaitō suru yotei desu
This road is scheduled to open next month.
This road will be open next month.
- この道路 - this road
- は - topic particle
- 来月 - next month
- 開通する - will be opened
- 予定です - is planned
ダンプカーが道路を走っている。
Danpu kā ga dōro o hashitte iru
A tilting truck is driving on the road.
A dump car is running on the road.
- ダンプカー - dump truck
- が - subject particle
- 道路 - road
- を - direct object particle
- 走っている - is running
崩壊した建物が道路を塞いでいる。
Houkai shita tatemono ga douro wo fusai de iru
A ruined building is blocking the road.
The collapsed building is blocking the road.
- 崩壊した - Collapsed, crumbled
- 建物 - building, construction
- が - subject particle
- 道路 - road, street
- を - direct object particle
- 塞いでいる - blocking, obstructing
幹線道路は交通の要所です。
Kansendouro wa koutsuu no yousho desu
The main road is a key transportation point.
- 幹線道路 - main road
- は - topic particle
- 交通 - traffic
- の - possession particle
- 要所 - key point
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "road; highway" é "(道路) douro". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
