A1 noun Neutral #2,598 most common

経路

keiro /keːɾo/

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

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1

駅までの経路を地図で見る。

I look at the route to the station on the map.

2

避難経路を確認してください。

Please confirm the evacuation route.

3

どの経路が一番速いかな?

I wonder which route is the fastest?

Word Family

Noun
経路
Related
経由
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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

1

駅までの経路を地図で見る。

everyday

I look at the route to the station on the map.

2

避難経路を確認してください。

formal

Please confirm the evacuation route.

3

どの経路が一番速いかな?

informal

I wonder which route is the fastest?

4

感染経路の特定は難しい。

academic

Identifying the infection route is difficult.

5

商品の配送経路を見直す。

business

We will review the delivery route of the products.

Word Family

Noun
経路
Related
経由

Common Collocations

最短経路 shortest route
感染経路 infection route
避難経路 evacuation route
配送経路 delivery route
連絡経路 communication channel

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

経路 vs 道路

Douro refers specifically to the physical road/pavement, while Keiro refers to the chosen route or conceptual path.

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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).

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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.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Kei' as 'pass through' and 'Ro' as 'road'. It is the way you pass through roads to reach your goal.

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Word Origin

A Sino-Japanese word composed of 経 (to pass through/manage) and 路 (path/road).

Grammar Patterns

Functions as a standard noun. Commonly paired with verbs like 'kensaku suru' (to search) or 'kakunin suru' (to confirm).
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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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