trackless path; pathless way; uncharted path
A set phrase meaning a path where no path exists, often used metaphorically for pioneering or venturing into the unknown. The classical negative なき gives it a slightly literary or poetic feel.
He forged ahead on a trackless path and finally pioneered a new market.
Life is like walking a pathless way.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling. The classical negative なき (without) is used here.
Kanji spelling for なき; less common and more literary.
A phrase composed of 道 (path), the classical negative adjective なき (without), and 道 again, literally 'a path without a path'. The construction follows classical Japanese grammar, giving it a literary tone.