道筋

• Reading: みちすじ
• Romaji: michisuji
• Kanji breakdown: 道 (dō/michi) — road, way; 筋 (kin/suji) — line, thread, reason
• Pronunciation: /mi.tɕi.sɯ.dʑi/

Meaning

Route; path; course of action; line of reasoning. Refers to the logical or physical path through which something proceeds step by step.

A noun used both concretely (the physical route taken) and abstractly (the logical progression of an argument or plan). 議論の道筋 means 'the line of reasoning in an argument,' while 解決への道筋 means 'the path towards resolution.' It conveys methodical, step-by-step progression and is common in business, education, and analytical discourse.

Examples

1. 問題解決への道筋が少しずつ見えてきた。 A path toward solving the problem gradually became visible.
2. 彼の説明は論理的で、議論の道筋が明確だった。 His explanation was logical, and the line of reasoning was clear.
3. プロジェクトの道筋を全員で事前に共有することが重要だ。 It's important to share the project's roadmap with everyone in advance.

Usage Guide

Context: business, education, planning, discourse

Tone: methodical

Origin & History

From 道 (michi, 'road, way') and 筋 (suji, 'line, thread, reason'). Together they suggest a logical or physical thread-like path to follow.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical-Modern

Generation: Adults

Social background: Universal