山間 (sankan) Japanese meaning: among the mountains | KotomoraThe village is in a quiet place among the mountains.
In mountainous areas, it snows a lot in winter.
Usage patterns
山間の〈場所〉a place nestled among the mountains
This hot spring is in a quiet village nestled among the mountains.
山間に位置するto be located among the mountains
That hot spring inn is located deep among the mountains.
山間を走るto run/travel through the mountains (of a road, train, etc.)
This local train travels slowly through the mountains.
