経路
A route or path taken to get from one place to another. It can also describe the logical steps or channels through which information or things move.
Examples
3 of 5駅までの経路を地図で見る。
I look at the route to the station on the map.
避難経路を確認してください。
Please confirm the evacuation route.
どの経路が一番速いかな?
I wonder which route is the fastest?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Kei' as 'pass through' and 'Ro' as 'road'. It is the way you pass through roads to reach your goal.
Quick Quiz
会社に行く一番いい___を教えてください。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
Examples
駅までの経路を地図で見る。
everydayI look at the route to the station on the map.
避難経路を確認してください。
formalPlease confirm the evacuation route.
どの経路が一番速いかな?
informalI wonder which route is the fastest?
感染経路の特定は難しい。
academicIdentifying the infection route is difficult.
商品の配送経路を見直す。
businessWe will review the delivery route of the products.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
経路をたどる
to follow a route
経路を検索する
to search for a route
迂回経路
detour route
Often Confused With
Douro refers specifically to the physical road/pavement, while Keiro refers to the chosen route or conceptual path.
Usage Notes
Keiro is used for both physical travel and abstract processes like how a disease spreads. It is more precise and formal than just saying 'michi' (road).
Common Mistakes
Avoid using Keiro when you just want to talk about a street name; use it when discussing the plan or path of a journey.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Kei' as 'pass through' and 'Ro' as 'road'. It is the way you pass through roads to reach your goal.
Word Origin
A Sino-Japanese word composed of 経 (to pass through/manage) and 路 (path/road).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japan, 避難経路 (evacuation routes) are strictly regulated and clearly displayed in all public buildings due to earthquake awareness.
Quick Quiz
会社に行く一番いい___を教えてください。
Correct!
The correct answer is: a
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