English Expression · Intermediate
royal road
A chord progression, IVᴹ⁷–V⁷–iii⁷–vi, common in Japanese pop music
Pronunciation: say royal road
Meaning
A chord progression, IVᴹ⁷–V⁷–iii⁷–vi, common in Japanese pop music.
Example
There is no royal road to success in transport work.
There is no royal road to success in transport work.
Practice tips
- Practice royal road out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.