expression, ichidan verb
make a road; open a path
Literal meaning: to construct or create a road or path. Also used figuratively for pioneering a way.
山の中に新しい道を付ける計画がある。
There is a plan to build a new road through the mountains.
彼は未開の地に道を付けた
He is an explorer who opened a path in uncharted territory.
expression, ichidan verb
give an elementary lesson; teach the basics
Idiomatic use: to give someone a basic introduction or initial guidance in a subject, as if showing them the way.
初心者にパソコンの使い方の道を付ける。
I give beginners an elementary lesson on how to use a computer.