noun
life's journey; the path of one's life
A metaphorical expression comparing life to a sea voyage. Often used in reflective, literary, or inspirational contexts.
人生航路には、嵐もあれば凪もある。
On life's journey, there are storms and there are calms.
彼は自分の人生航路を振り返り、多くの出会いに感謝した。
Looking back on the path of his life, he felt grateful for the many encounters.
Compound of 人生 (jinsei, 'life') and 航路 (kōro, 'sea route'). The metaphorical use of 'voyage' for life is common across languages; this specific compound is a natural Japanese formation.