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mountain in Japanese

mountain in Japanese is 山, 山地, 山岳 — mountain means a very tall, steep natural landform rising well above the surrounding land.

mountain in Japanese

noun
Pronounced: yama
(countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit. [from 12th c.]
山地
noun
Pronounced: sanchi
(countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit. [from 12th c.]
山岳
noun
Pronounced: sangaku
(countable) An elevation of land of considerable dimensions rising more or less abruptly, forming a conspicuous figure in the landscape, usually having a small extent of surface at its summit. [from 12th c.]
noun
Pronounced: yama
(countable) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. [from 15th c.]
やま
noun
Pronounced: yama
(countable) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. [from 15th c.]

What does "mountain" mean?

  1. noun A very tall, steep natural landform rising well above the surrounding land.
    "They spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."
  2. noun A huge amount or pile of something.
    "She had a mountain of paperwork to get through before Friday."

mountain in a sentence

  • They spent the weekend hiking in the mountains.
  • Snow capped the mountain even in midsummer.
  • She had a mountain of paperwork to get through before Friday.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mountain" in Japanese?

"mountain" in Japanese is 山, 山地, 山岳. mountain means: A very tall, steep natural landform rising well above the surrounding land.

How do you pronounce 山?

"mountain" in Japanese is 山, pronounced "yama".

How do you use "mountain" in a sentence?

Example: "They spent the weekend hiking in the mountains." In Japanese, "mountain" is 山, 山地, 山岳.

Are there other ways to say "mountain" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "mountain": 山, 山地, 山岳, やま.

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