noun
living in the mountains; mountain life
Refers to the act or state of residing in a mountainous area, often with a nuance of a simple or secluded lifestyle.
都会を離れて山住みを始めた。
I left the city and started living in the mountains.
noun
mountain dweller; person living in the mountains
Refers to a person who lives in the mountains, often implying a rustic or self-sufficient lifestyle.
彼は生まれも育ちも山住みだ。
He is a mountain dweller, born and raised.