noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
eastward route; going from west to east
Describes a path, route, or direction that goes eastward, often used in contrast with 西回り (westward route).
The ship crossed the Pacific via an eastward route.
The eastward sea route is longer in distance.
Standard kanji spelling.
Variant using 廻, which is a less common character for 回.
Compound of 東 (east) and 回り (going around, route).