鉱山 (こうざん, kouzan) Japanese meaning: mine (ore) | KotomoraThere is an old gold mine in this area.
The safety of the people working in the mine is the top priority.
Usage patterns
〈場所〉に鉱山があるthere is a mine in a place
There used to be a gold mine in this mountain.
鉱山を開発するto develop a mine
The company developed a new mine.
鉱山で働くto work at a mine
He used to work at a mine when he was young.
鉱山が閉鎖されるa mine is shut down
The resources ran out, and the mine was shut down.
鉱業 is the industry of mining as an economic activity, while 鉱山 refers to an actual physical mine site.
