道みち芝しば

noun

roadside grass; roadside weeds

Refers to grass or weeds growing along a road or path. A straightforward literal noun.

• 道みち芝しばが伸のび放ほう題だいで、歩あるきにくい。

  The roadside grass is overgrown, making it hard to walk.

noun

guidance; guidepost; guide

Figurative use, often implying guidance in life or love, like a signpost along the way. It can especially refer to guidance in love.

• 彼かの女じょの言こと葉ばが、恋こいに悩なやむ私わたしにとって道みち芝しばとなった。

  Her words became a guidepost for me as I struggled with love.

noun

Chinese fountain grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides)

A specific plant species. Cross-referenced with 力芝.

See also: チカラシバ

• 庭にわに道みち芝しばを植うえて、秋あきの穂ほを楽たのしんでいる。

  I planted Chinese fountain grass in the garden and enjoy its autumn plumes.