English–Japanese
“highway” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikaidō
Example
江戸時代、この街道は人や荷物を運ぶ大切な道でした。e do ji dai ko no kai dō wa hito ya ni motsu o hako bu tai setsu na michi de shi ta
This highway was important for transporting people and goods during the Edo period.
How to say “highway” in Japanese
“Highway” in Japanese is 街道 (kaidō).
Refers to an established road that links towns and supports movement between different areas.
Example sentences with 街道
地図を見ると、街道が町の中心を通っています。chi zu o mi ru to kai dō ga machi no chū shin o tō tte i ma su
When you look at the map, the highway runs through the center of the town.
Tips for using 街道
- In historical descriptions, 街道 (kaidō) commonly refers to routes that connected important towns before modern transport networks developed.