Translation guide
A mountainous region refers to an area with many mountains. In Japanese, this can be expressed with specific nouns, descriptive phrases, or by naming the region itself.
A common term for a mountainous region or area, often used in geography or news.
This mountainous region gets cut off by snow in winter.
Refers to mountainous land or a mountainous district. Often used in geographical contexts.
Rare flora and fauna inhabit that mountainous region.
A descriptive phrase meaning 'region with many mountains'. Natural and easy to understand.
In mountainous regions, transportation can be inconvenient.
Specifically refers to a mountainous area or a region among mountains, often used for remote valleys.
Depopulation is progressing in mountainous regions.
To refer to a well-known mountainous region by its proper name.
For famous mountainous regions, use the proper name followed by 地方 (region) or 山脈 (mountain range).
The Alpine region is known for its beautiful mountainous terrain.
The Himalayan range contains the world's highest peaks.
山岳地帯 emphasizes rugged, high-altitude terrain. 山地 is a broader geographical term for mountainous land. 山間部 focuses on areas nestled between mountains, often implying remoteness.
Rescue operations in the mountainous region were extremely difficult.
This mountainous area is designated as a national park.
Aging is a serious issue in mountainous hamlets.