also: むらやま
noun
mountain range; cluster of mountains; mountainous region
Refers to a group or range of mountains, often used in geographical or descriptive contexts. The reading ぐんざん is standard; むらやま is rare and may appear in proper nouns.
この地域には美しい群山が連なっている。
A beautiful mountain range stretches across this region.
群山に囲まれた小さな村で育った。
I grew up in a small village surrounded by mountains.
Compound of 群 (ぐん, 'group') and 山 (ざん, 'mountain'). The reading ぐんざん follows standard on'yomi; the reading むらやま is a rare kun'yomi-based reading.