活路(かつろ)

かつろ
noun
way out, means of survival, breakthrough
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.

活路(かつろ) refers to a way to survive or escape 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 survival

USAGE NOTE:
Often used in business and crisis contexts. Implies proactively seeking solutions rather than passively waiting.

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Added 2026.2.3 11:33
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