西にし山やま

noun

western mountains; mountains to the west

Refers to mountains located in the west, either generally or in a specific geographical context. The reading せいざん is rare and mostly literary.

• この地ち域いきの西にし山やまはなだらかで、ハイキングに最さい適てきです。

  The western mountains in this area are gentle and perfect for hiking.

• 西にし山やまに日ひが沈しずむ景色けしきは美うつくしい。

  The view of the sun setting behind the western mountains is beautiful.

noun

Nishiyama (western area of Kyoto)

Only with reading にしやま

Proper noun referring to the western part of Kyoto, often associated with temples and scenic spots. Only read as にしやま.

• 京きょう都との西にし山やまには多おおくの古ふる寺でらがあります。

  There are many old temples in Nishiyama, Kyoto.