noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
centrism; moderation; middle course; golden mean
Refers to avoiding extremes in politics, opinions, policy, or conduct. Often used as 中道の or 中道を掲げる for a centrist or moderate position.
その政党は中道を掲げている。
That political party advocates a centrist position.
彼女は中道の立
She listened to both sides from a moderate standpoint.
noun
halfway; in the middle; partway through
A bookish or formal noun meaning the middle stage of an action, undertaking, or route. In everyday Japanese, 途中 is usually more common.
計画は中道にして頓挫した。
The plan collapsed halfway through.
noun
Middle Way; Middle Path
Buddhist term for the path or doctrine that avoids extremes; often translated as the Middle Way or Middle Path.
仏教では、極端を離れた中道が説かれる。
In Buddhism, the Middle Way that avoids extremes is taught.