This is the 2260th most frequent Japanese word.
路
"路" means "road" or "path."
Here, '路' refers to a 'path' or 'route', emphasizing the material and nature of the road.
この道は古い石の路で舗装されています。
This road is paved with old stone pathways.
In this sentence, '路' is used in '山路' to describe a mountain path, highlighting a specific type of route.
彼らは険しい山路で迷ってしまいました。
They got lost on a rugged mountain trail.
In this context, '路' is metaphorical, representing a choice or direction to take in life or a situation.