海かい道どう

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

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noun

sea route; sea lane

Refers to a route or passage across the sea, often used in navigation, shipping, or historical contexts.

sea, ocean

道road-way, street, district

航こう路ろ
航路 is a more general term for a ship's course or sea route, while 海道 often carries a nuance of a well-established or historical sea passage.
街かい道どう
街道 refers to a land highway or main road, whereas 海道 specifically means a sea route.

Compound of 海 (sea) and 道 (road, way). The reading かいどう follows the on'yomi of both characters.