Japanese Conversation · Level 107
60 words
Japanese word
参道
Pronunciation
Romajisandō
Meaning
- nounapproach to a shrine
Example
長い参道を歩きます。naga i san dō o aru ki ma su
I walk along the approach to a shrine.
More examples
参道の両側に石灯籠が並んでいます。san dō no ryō gawa ni ishi tō rō ga nara n de i ma su
Stone lanterns line both sides of the approach to the shrine.
Core concept
Refers to the path visitors follow from the outside world to a shrine's main worship area.
Common phrases
参道に入るsan dō ni hai ru
enter the approach to a shrine
参道沿いsan dō so i
along the approach to a shrine
Similar words
参詣道sankeidō: A route used by worshippers traveling to a shrine or temple.
Definition in Japanese
神社や寺院の社殿へ通じる道。jin ja ya ji in no sha den e tsū ji ru michi
Word origin
参道 (sandō) is a Sino-Japanese compound of 参 (san, "visit") and 道 (dō, "road"), describing a road used to visit a place of worship.
Usage tips
- Some shrine approaches are lined with shops and food stalls, so 参道 (sandō) can be both a religious route and a lively walking area.