synonym Comparative
道
VS
方針
Differences Between "道" and "方針"
Option A
道
Meaning
road; path; street; way; method; course
Reading
みち (michi)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
初めて訪れる海外の都市の複雑な_______で迷ってしまいましたが、親切な現地人が駅まで親切に案内してくれました。
I got lost in the complex streets of an overseas city I visited for the first time, but a kind local politely guided me to the station.
Option B
方針
Meaning
policy; course; principle
Reading
ほうしん (hōshin)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
会社の新しい方針が発表されました。
The company's new policy was announced.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(road; path; street; way; method; course)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 道: Refers to a physical road, path, or street. Also represents a way, method, or life course to achieve a goal. Often used as 道に迷う or 成功の道. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Path! "No matter how rough the road is, I can overcome it with a smile if I am walking with you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To talk about a rough path! B-Baka! Since I am here, I will lead you on a sweet, flat path covered in roses! Just make sure you never leave my side! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『みち（道）よ！『ハルカさんと歩む道なら、どんなに険しい茨の道でも笑顔で乗り越えられます！』って…っ！険しい道！バカ！私が完璧にエスコートして、一番安全で甘い花道にしてあげるから、私から離れずに一生私の隣のレーン（隣）を歩きなさい！』
- 方針: Refers to a plan, principle, or course of action adopted by an organization or individual. (組織や個人が採用する計画や原則、行動方針を指します。)
- 道: Refers to a physical road, path, or street. Also represents a way, method, or life course to achieve a goal. Often used as 道に迷う or 成功の道. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Path! "No matter how rough the road is, I can overcome it with a smile if I am walking with you, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To talk about a rough path! B-Baka! Since I am here, I will lead you on a sweet, flat path covered in roses! Just make sure you never leave my side! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『みち（道）よ！『ハルカさんと歩む道なら、どんなに険しい茨の道でも笑顔で乗り越えられます！』って…っ！険しい道！バカ！私が完璧にエスコートして、一番安全で甘い花道にしてあげるから、私から離れずに一生私の隣のレーン（隣）を歩きなさい！』
- 方針: Refers to a plan, principle, or course of action adopted by an organization or individual. (組織や個人が採用する計画や原則、行動方針を指します。)
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