also: さんどう · せんどう
mountain road; mountain trail
Refers to a path or road through mountains, often unpaved or narrow. Can be used for hiking trails or rural mountain routes.
この山道は夏でも涼しい。
This mountain trail is cool even in summer.
山道を登るのに疲れた。
I got tired climbing the mountain road.
Every morning I walk along a mountain trail to get to school.
We climbed up the steep mountain trail toward the summit.
The narrow mountain road continues on from here.
Going down a steep mountain trail is dangerous.
Rare alternate reading; may appear in older texts or specific contexts.