noun
Anatomical term for blood vessels carrying blood away from the heart.
動脈は心臓から血液を全身に送る。
Arteries carry blood from the heart to the whole body.
noun
arterial road; major route
Figurative use for a main transportation artery, such as a highway or key railway line.
この道路は市の主要な動脈です。
This road is a major artery of the city.