下した道みち

noun

local road; non-highway road; toll-free road

Refers to ordinary roads that are not expressways or toll roads. Often used in contrast with 高速道路 (expressway).

• 高こう速そくを使つかわずに下した道みちで行いくほうが安やすい。

  It's cheaper to take local roads instead of the expressway.

• この先さきは下した道みちが混こんでいるので、高こう速そくに乗のろう。

  The local roads are congested ahead, so let's get on the expressway.

noun

road shaded by trees or mountains

Describes a road that is shadowed or darkened by overhanging trees, mountains, or other natural features. Less common than sense 1.

• 山やまあいの下した道みちは昼ひるでも薄うす暗ぐらい。

  The road shadowed by the mountains is dim even during the day.