道みちの中なか

expression, noun

midway province

Archaic term for a province located partway along a major route from the capital, used in historical contexts. Compare 道の口 (entrance province) and 道の後 (farther province).

See also: 道の口 · 道の後

• 道みちの中なかにあたる国くに々ぐには、都みやこからの旅たび人びとにとって重じゅう要ような中ちゅう継けい地ちだった。

  The provinces that were 道の中 served as important waypoints for travelers from the capital.