noun
righteous government; just rule; kingship
Historical or philosophical term for ideal governance by a virtuous ruler, often contrasted with 覇道 (rule by force).
孟子は王道政治を理想とした。
Mencius considered righteous government to be the ideal.
学問に王道なし。
There is no royal road to learning.
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
orthodox way; proper way; classic approach; tried-and-true method
Common modern usage for the standard, time-tested, or most reliable way of doing something, often in contrast to unconventional methods.
この料理は王道のレシピで作った。
I made this dish using the classic recipe.
彼の戦略は王道を行くものだ。
His strategy follows the orthodox path.