Translation guide
Ways to express a physical or metaphorical path for getting away from danger, trouble, or an undesirable situation.
A route or way out of a place to flee danger, such as a fire exit or emergency exit.
Common word for a physical escape route or way out. Can also be used metaphorically.
In case of fire, please use this escape route.
Formal term for evacuation route, often used in safety guides or building plans.
Please check the evacuation route in advance.
Specifically means 'emergency exit', the door or opening itself, not the entire route.
The emergency exit is over there.
A means of escaping from a problem, dilemma, or undesirable circumstance.
Also used metaphorically for a way out of a tough spot. Very natural.
He's always looking for an escape route.
Similar to 逃げ道 but less common. Can imply a loophole or excuse to escape responsibility.
Literally 'method of escaping', a more formal or explanatory phrase.
Literary or formal term for a line of retreat, often used in strategic or dramatic contexts.
A route used to break out of prison, captivity, or a trap.
逃げ道 is the everyday word for both physical and metaphorical escape routes. 避難経路 is specifically for evacuation during disasters and sounds formal.
Please don't block the escape route.
You can check the evacuation route on the map.
非常口 means the door or exit itself, not the entire path. Use 逃げ道 or 避難経路 for the route.
The emergency exit is here.
言い訳ばかりで逃げ口を探すな。
Stop making excuses and looking for a way out.
Is there no way to escape from this situation?
My escape route was cut off.