その道みち

expression, noun

that road; that path; that way

Refers literally to a specific road, path, or route already mentioned or understood from context.

• その道みちをまっすぐ行いくと駅えきに出でます。

  If you go straight along that road, you'll come to the station.

expression, noun

that line of work; that profession; that trade

Used to refer to a particular field, occupation, or area of expertise, often in contexts like その道の専門家 (an expert in that field).

See also: 道

• 彼かれはその道みちのプロだ。

  He's a pro in that line of work.

expression, noun

love affairs; romance

Euphemistic or indirect way of referring to romantic or sexual matters, similar to 'that department' in English. Often used in phrases like その道の話 (talk of romance).

• 彼かれはその道みちの話はなしになると急きゅうに黙だまり込こむ。