English–Japanese
“way” in Japanese
How to say “way” in Japanese
“Way” in Japanese is 道 (michi). 道 can also mean “road”.
Marks the route that connects a starting point with a destination, whether it is a street, a trail, or a way through an area.
Example sentences with 道
この道を歩いて学校へ行きます。ko no michi o aru i te gak kō e i ki ma su
I walk along this road to school.
この道は公園に続いています。ko no michi wa kō en ni tsuzu i te i ma su
This road leads to the park.
Tips for using 道
- In everyday directions, 道 (michi, "way") usually means a route to follow, while the same word can also appear in names for traditional fields such as 茶道 (sadō, "tea ceremony").
Other Japanese words for “way”
料理の仕方を習います。ryō ri no shi kata o nara i ma su
I learn how to cook.
この方向で合っていますか。ko no hō kō de a tte i ma su ka
Is this the right way?
この方法で勉強します。ko no hō hō de ben kyō shi ma su
I study this way.
別の手段を探します。betsu no shu dan o saga shi ma su
We will look for another way.
どうしていいか途方に暮れています。dō shi te i i ka to hō ni ku re te i ma su
I am at a loss about what to do.
このゲームのやり方を教えてください。ko no gē mu no ya ri kata o oshi e te ku da sa i
Please tell me the way to play this game.