路: the kanji for road; path
路 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means road; path. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
路 is written in 13 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
路 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ロ (ro)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 道路どうろ · dōro | road |
| 通路つうろ · tsūro | aisle; passage |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この道路は交通量が多い。Kono dōro wa kōtsūryō ga ōi.This road has a lot of traffic.
- 電車の通路に立っていた。Densha no tsūro ni tatte ita.I was standing in the train aisle.
- 道路の状態が悪くて運転しにくい。Dōro no jōtai ga warukute unten shinikui.The road condition is bad and hard to drive on.
- 飛行機の通路側の席に座った。Hikōki no tsūrogawa no seki ni suwatta.I sat in the aisle seat on the plane.
- 新しい道路が開通した。Atarashii dōro ga kaitsū shita.A new road opened.
Questions about 路
How many strokes does 路 have?
路 is written in 13 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 路?
The on readings are ro (ロ). The kun readings are ji (じ).
What JLPT level is 路?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 路
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.