JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
路 — path
- Reading
- ロ・ル・\~じ・みち
- Meaning
- path; route; road; distance
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
路 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ロ・ル・\~じ・みち and it means path; route; road; distance. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
路 appears in everyday japanese words such as 回路 (circuit), 海路 (sea route) and 経路 (course).
Japanese words containing 路
Frequently asked questions
What does 路 mean in Japanese?
路 means path; route; road; distance in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 路 read?
路 is read ロ・ル・\~じ・みち. Reading it inside real words — 回路 and 海路 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 路 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 路 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 路 in a word?
A common word containing 路 is 回路 (かいろ) — "circuit". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 路 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 路 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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