市道
Meanings
1
city road; municipal road
A road managed by a city or municipality, distinct from national or prefectural roads.
This city road is designated as a school route.
2
the way of trade; the pursuit of profit
Figurative use referring to commerce or profit-seeking, often in contrast to ideals or public good.
When politicians pursue profit, the public interest suffers.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に市道が走るa city road runs through 〈場所〉
A city road runs through this residential area.
- 市道を整備するto maintain/improve a city road
The city drew up a plan to repair the aging city roads.
- 市道に指定するto designate (a road) as a city road
This road was designated a city road last year.