No. 2,260 in Japanese
路
"路" means "road" or "path."
In a sentence
この道は古い石の路で舗装されています。
This road is paved with old stone pathways.
Here, '路' refers to a 'path' or 'route', emphasizing the material and nature of the road.
彼らは険しい山路で迷ってしまいました。
They got lost on a rugged mountain trail.
In this sentence, '路' is used in '山路' to describe a mountain path, highlighting a specific type of route.
進むべき路を慎重に選んでください。
Please carefully choose the path to proceed.
In this context, '路' is metaphorical, representing a choice or direction to take in life or a situation.
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