nearby mountain; mountain near a settlement
Refers to a mountain that is close to a village, town, or inhabited area, often used in contrast to deeper, remote mountains (奥山).
On the nearby mountain of this village, many wild vegetables have been harvested since old times.
The vegetation differs greatly between the nearby mountain and the deep mountain.
Compound of 外 (to, 'outside') and 山 (yama, 'mountain'), referring to a mountain on the outskirts or near a settlement.