sunny side of a mountain; south-facing slope
Refers to the side of a mountain that receives abundant sunshine, often considered favorable for farming. Common in rural or agricultural contexts.
In this village, they grow tea on the sunny slope of the mountain.
The sunny side of the mountain gets good sunlight, so it's suitable for an orchard.
Iriomote cat
Compound of 表 (おもて, 'front' or 'sunny side') and 山 (やま, 'mountain'). The reading おもてやま follows standard kun'yomi.