How to say 'Path' in Japanese | 進路

word

Meaning

Path

Reading

Kanji

進Advance 路Path

Explanation

The Japanese noun '進路 (しんろ)' primarily means 'path' or 'course'. It is often used to describe the direction or route one takes, whether literally or metaphorically. In a literal sense, it can refer to the path of a vehicle or a person. For example: The ship changed its course「船は進路を変えた」(ふねはしんろをかえた). In a more abstract sense, it is commonly used to discuss one's future or career path. For example: I am thinking about my future path「私は進路について考えています」(わたしはしんろについてかんがえています). This word is frequently used in educational or career counseling contexts to discuss future plans or directions.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

N3

Kanji Grade

3

Frequency

3635

Composition

kanji

Handwriting