道順

みちじゅん

itinerary, route

JLPT N2

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"道順" (みちじゅん) refers to the sequence or route you take to get from one place to another. It is commonly used when giving or asking for directions.

Common Contexts

You will often hear "道順" in daily conversations about travel, commuting, or visiting new places. It emphasizes the specific path or steps to reach a destination.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 道順を教える: to tell or explain the route
  • 道順を確認する: to check the directions
  • 道順が複雑: the route is complicated

Usage Notes

"道順" is a neutral and polite term suitable for both casual and formal situations. It is more specific than just "道" (road) because it implies the order or sequence of directions. Learners sometimes confuse "道順" with "経路" (けいろ), which is more technical or used in digital contexts like GPS. Use "道順" when talking about practical, everyday directions.

Example Sentences

えきからかいしゃまでのみちじゅんをおしえてください。

Please tell me the route from the station to the company.

はじめてのばしょなので、みちじゅんをメモしておきました。

Since it's my first time there, I wrote down the directions.

みちじゅんがふくざつなので、ちずアプリをつかったほうがいいです。

The route is complicated, so it's better to use a map app.