Translation guide
Macadam refers to a type of road surface made of compacted layers of small stones, named after John McAdam. In Japanese, it is typically expressed using the loanword マカダム, often in technical or historical contexts.
Referring to the specific road construction method using compacted broken stones.
The direct loanword for Macadam, used in technical, engineering, or historical contexts.
この道路はマカダム舗装です。
This road has a macadam surface.
Literally 'macadam road', used to specify the type of road.
昔のマカダム道路は砂利道に似ています。
Old macadam roads resemble gravel roads.
Technical term meaning 'crushed stone pavement', which can encompass macadam but is broader.
砕石舗装はマカダム工法の一種です。
Crushed stone pavement is a type of macadam method.