道中
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Meanings
1
Refers to the journey itself, often with a sense of the route or the experience of traveling.
Thank you for your efforts during the long journey.
We enjoyed the beautiful scenery during the trip.
2
during the journey; on the way; while traveling
Used adverbially to describe events or states occurring in the course of a journey. Often appears as 道中で or 道中に.
I met an interesting person on the way.
We took several breaks while traveling.
Usage patterns
- 道中で〈事〉に遭うto encounter something while traveling
We ran into heavy rain during the journey.
- 道中の安全を祈るto pray for a safe journey
Before setting off, we prayed for a safe journey.
- 〈人〉と道中をともにするto travel together with someone
I traveled together with a friend.
- 長い道中a long journey
After a long journey, we finally arrived at our destination.
Expressions
- 道中ご無事にbon voyage; have a safe trip