Meaning

Primary

Sidewalk

Alternatives

Footpath, Pavement

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The road you walk on is the sidewalk... at least I hope that's where you walk.

Reading

ほどう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 歩道を歩く

    to walk on the sidewalk

    歩道をわたる

    to cross the sidewalk

    歩道を走る

    to run on the sidewalk

Context Sentences

あの歩道はとてもせまい。

That sidewalk is very narrow.

歩道は歩くための道なので、サイクリングはできません。

Sidewalks are for walking, so you shouldn't cycle there.

歩道にそって、桜の木がズラリと並んでいて、とても美しいです。

There are cherry blossom trees all along this sidewalk. How beautiful!

Kanji Composition