活路(かつろ) かつろ noun way out, means of survival, breakthrough abstract 1. way out, means of survival, breakthrough A way to survive or escape from a difficult situation; a path to success or resolution. 活路(かつろ)を見出(みいだ)す。🔊 To find a way out. 会社(かいしゃ)は海外(かいがい)市場(しじょう)に活路(かつろ)を求(もと)めた。🔊 The company sought a breakthrough in overseas markets. 厳(きび)しい状況(じょうきょう)の中(なか)で活路(かつろ)を開(ひら)くことができた。🔊 We were able to find a way forward in a difficult situation. Common patterns活路(かつろ)を見出(みいだ)す: to find a way out活路(かつろ)を求(もと)める: to seek a breakthrough活路(かつろ)を開(ひら)く: to open up a way forward活路(かつろ)を見(み)つける: to find a path to survivalUsageOften used in business and crisis contexts. Implies proactively seeking solutions rather than passively waiting. general Added 2026.2.3 11:33 · Revised 2026.10.4 3:56 09500/09605_katsuro