細道 (ほそみち) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
narrow path; narrow lane
Refers to a physically narrow road or path, often in rural or old-town settings.
road-way, street, district
Similar words
- 小道
小道 also means a narrow path or lane, but 細道 emphasizes the narrowness more strongly and can feel slightly more literary or descriptive.
- 路地
路地 refers to an alleyway between buildings, often in urban settings, while 細道 is a broader term for any narrow path, including rural ones.
Etymology
Compound of 細 (hoso, 'thin, narrow') + 道 (michi, 'road, path'). The reading ほそみち is a straightforward kun'yomi combination.
