舗道 (ほどう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraFreq.FrequencyTop 100,000 Meanings
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noun
paved road; paved street
Refers to a road or street that has been surfaced with asphalt, concrete, or similar material. Often used in contrast to unpaved or gravel roads.
road-way, street, district
Similar words
- 道路
道路 is a general term for any road, paved or unpaved. 舗道 specifically emphasizes that the road is paved.
- 歩道
歩道 means 'sidewalk' or 'footpath', while 舗道 means 'paved road' for vehicles or general use. They are homophones but have different kanji and meanings.
Etymology
舗 (ho, 'pave') + 道 (dō, 'road'). The kanji 舗 is commonly used in words related to paving or surfacing.
