noun
mountain climber; climber; hiker
Refers to a person who climbs mountains, often used in contexts like mountain accidents, weather warnings, or tourism.
登山客は早朝に出発した。
The mountain climbers set out early in the morning.
悪天候のため、登山客に注意が呼びかけられた。
Due to bad weather, climbers were advised to be cautious.
Compound of 登山 (tozan, 'mountain climbing') + 客 (kyaku, 'guest' or 'visitor'), literally 'mountain-climbing guest'.