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[ぬ(抜)·け·みち(道)]
nukemichi
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[ぬ(抜)·け·みち(路)]
nukemichi
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[ぬけ(抜)·みち(道)]
nukemichi
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Root Words:

[ぬ(抜)·け + みち(道)]
nuke + michi

English Meaning(s) for 抜け道

noun
  1. byway; bypath; byroad; secret path; way of escape
  2. loophole; excuse
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Definition and Synonyms for 抜け道

Cutoff a route shorter than the usual one
Synonyms: 抜け道, 捷径, 早道, 近道, 間道
Loophole an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
Synonyms: 抜け穴, 抜け道, 逃げ道

Meanings for each kanji in 抜け道

» slip out; extract; pull out; pilfer; quote; remove; omit
» road-way; street; district; journey; course; moral; teachings

Categories 抜け道 is a member of

Road an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
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Ambiguity an expression whose meaning cannot be determined from its context
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Sample Sentences for 抜け道

I feel there is just no way out.
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