Describes sharply steep mountains, cliffs, or terrain. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
The mountain is known for its precipitous rock faces.
Because of the steep terrain, climbing experience is necessary.
Standard kanji spelling for steep, precipitous terrain.
Variant kanji form using 嶮 (steep); less common than 峻険.
Compound of 峻 (high, steep) and 険 (steep, dangerous). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji components directly reflect the meaning.