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路
路 (readings: ろ, じ; Japanese kanji) means “road / path”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 道路 (road).
What does 路 mean?
| Kanji | 路 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | road / path |
| Readings | ろ, じ |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 路
路 is read ろ or じ depending on the word.
Example words with 路
| Example | 道路 (road) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14