This is the 9016th most frequent Japanese word.
活路
A means of escape or survival; a path to resolution.
The term '活路' here signifies a solution or path out of a challenging circumstance.
彼は困難な状況で活路を見つけた。
He found a way to overcome the difficult situation.
In this sentence, '活路' refers to an opportunity or avenue to expand or improve circumstances.
企業は新しい市場に活路を求めている。
The company is seeking a way into a new market.
Here, '活路' is indicating a theoretical or conceptual path to solve an issue.