also: にんどう
noun
Refers to the quality of being humane, compassionate, or morally upright. Often used in contexts of ethics, human rights, and humanitarian efforts.
彼の行動は人道に反している。
His actions are against humanity.
人道支援のため
A fundraiser was held for humanitarian aid.
noun
Commonly refers to a pedestrian walkway, especially one separated from the roadway. Often used in traffic contexts.
子供は必ず人道を歩くように教えられた。
The children were taught to always walk on the sidewalk.
この道路には人道が整備されていない。
This road does not have a sidewalk.
noun
Only with reading にんどう
In Buddhism, one of the six realms of existence (六道). Read as にんどう in this context. A technical term not used in everyday conversation.
See also: 六道
仏教では、人道は六道の一つとされる。
In Buddhism, the human realm is considered one of the six realms.