沿道
Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
roadside; wayside; along the route
Refers to the area along a road or route, often used in contexts like events, spectators, or facilities lining a street.
A large crowd gathered along the marathon route.
The roadside shops get very crowded on festival days.
Usage patterns
- 沿道に〈人〉が並ぶfor people to line up along the route
A huge crowd lined the marathon route.
- 沿道で応援するto cheer someone on from the roadside
The family was cheering on the runner from the roadside.
- 沿道を埋め尽くすto pack the roadside (with a crowd)
Fans packed the roadside for the parade.