山系
Meanings
1
mountain range; mountain system
Refers to a connected group of mountains, often used in geography and earth sciences.
The Himalayan mountain system contains the world's highest peaks.
The mountain range in this region has a complex geological structure.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉山系に属するto belong to (a certain) mountain range
This mountain belongs to the Japanese Alps mountain range.
- 山系が連なるfor a mountain range to stretch/extend in a line
A long mountain range extends from north to south.