Japanese Conversation · Level 58
75 words
Japanese word
林道
Pronunciation
Romajirindō
Meaning
- nounforest road
Example
この林道は通行止めです。ko no rin dō wa tsū kō to me de su
This forest road is closed to traffic.
More examples
この地域では、林道が山の奥まで続いています。ko no chi iki de wa rin dō ga yama no oku ma de tsuzu i te i ma su
In this area, the forest road continues deep into the mountains.
Core concept
Describes a road built through a forest to connect with places or work areas in the woods.
Common phrases
林道を進むrin dō o susu mu
proceed along a forest road
林道を利用するrin dō o ri yō su ru
use a forest road
林道の入口rin dō no iri guchi
entrance to a forest road
Similar words
山道sandō: A road or path through mountainous land, which may pass through forest.
Definition in Japanese
森林の中を通り、山中の作業地や施設などへ通じる道路。shin rin no naka o tō ri san chū no sa gyō chi ya shi setsu na do e tsū ji ru dō ro
Word origin
The compound 林道 (rindō) combines 林 (rin, "forest") with 道 (dō, "road"), giving the meaning "forest road."
Usage tips
- Many 林道 (rindō) are closed during bad weather because their unpaved surfaces can become unsafe or impassable.