Word details

王道

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 王道.

Dictionary

Entry

王道うどうNounFreq #14865
1

righteous government; just rule; kingship; rule of right; noble path

2

easy method; simple approach; short-cut; royal road

3

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

orthodox way; proper way; traditional manner; classic approach; tried-and-true method

Examples
このメルマガは、昨今の語学産業界の甘言に躍らされることなく、文法解釈という古典的学習法こそ王道と信じて疑わない方のためのメルマガです。
This e-zine is for those who, unswayed by the cajolery of the modern language industry, firmly trust that the traditional learning method of grammatical analysis is the way to go.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

king, rule, magnate

4 strokesFrequency 684JLPT N2Grade 1

On

オウ-ノウ

Nanori

おおおおきみ

road-way, street, district, journey, course, moral, teachings

11 strokesFrequency 207JLPT N4Grade 2

On

ドウトウ

Kun

みちいう

Nanori

みつおさむ

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