“To pave the way” in Japanese
Short answer
To pave the way in Japanese is “道筋をつける” (michisujiwotsukeru). Full meaning: to pave the way, to put in motion, to put on the road (to).
Other ways to say “To pave the way” in Japanese
道を開く
michiwohiraku to open up a path, to clear a path; to open up doors, to pave the way
道が開ける
michigahirakeru to open a pathway (to), to find a way (to), to open the door (to), to pave the way (for)
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