南なん山ざん

noun

southern mountains; mountains to the south

General term for mountains located in the south or a southern mountain range. Often used in literary or geographical contexts.

• 南なん山ざんのふもとには小ちいさな村むらがある。

  There is a small village at the foot of the southern mountains.

noun

Mount Kōya; Kongōbu-ji

Specifically refers to Mount Kōya (高野山), especially the temple complex Kongōbu-ji. Often contrasted with 北嶺 (Hieizan).

See also: 北嶺