How to Say ‘This road’ in Japanese
この道
kono michi
[koh-noh mee-chee]
💬 Usage Tip: Useful to confirm: [この道でいいですか。] “Is this the right way?”
🇯🇵 In Japan: People may step aside and point to show “this way,” especially if the sidewalk is busy.
Phrase Breakdown
この
kono
[koh-noh]
this
この modifies a noun right after it, meaning “this ~.”
この道は地下鉄の駅に行きますか。
Does this road go to the subway station?
道
michi
[mee-chee]
road; street; way
In この道, 道 means “road/street.” Useful for confirming the route.
この道をまっすぐ行ってください。
Please go straight on this road.
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