English–Japanese
“national highway” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikokudō
Example
国道をまっすぐ進むと、駅に着きます。koku dō o ma ssu gu susu mu to eki ni tsu ki ma su
If you go straight along the national highway, you will reach the station.
How to say “national highway” in Japanese
“National highway” in Japanese is 国道 (kokudō).
Refers to a designated major route that connects regions and supports travel across the country.
Example sentences with 国道
大雨のため、国道が通行止めになっています。ō ame no ta me koku dō ga tsū kō to me ni na tte i ma su
The national highway is closed because of the heavy rain.
Tips for using 国道
- In Japan, national highway signs commonly show a route number inside a blue inverted triangle, giving travelers a quick visual cue for a 国道 (kokudō).