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
山
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
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
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.]
山
Pronounced: yama
(countable) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. [from 15th c.]
やま
Pronounced: yama
(countable) Something very large in size or quantity; a huge amount; a great heap. [from 15th c.]
What does "mountain" mean?
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noun A very tall, steep natural landform rising well above the surrounding land.
"They spent the weekend hiking in the mountains."
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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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