道幅(みちはば)

A compound of 道(みち) (road, path) and 幅(はば) (width). A straightforward and commonly used word in everyday Japanese.

Usage

Often appears in driving contexts, traffic reports, and descriptions of streets. Many Japanese residential streets are very narrow, so 道幅(みちはば) is a practical concern for drivers. Also used in urban planning and real estate.

Common collocations

• 道幅(みちはば)が狭(せま)い — the road is narrow
• 道幅(みちはば)が広(ひろ)い — the road is wide
• 道幅(みちはば)を広(ひろ)げる — to widen the road
• 道幅(みちはば)制限(せいげん) — road width restriction

Related words

• 車道(しゃどう) — roadway; the part of the road for vehicles
• 歩道(ほどう) — sidewalk; the pedestrian part
• 幅員(ふくいん) — road width; the technical/legal term