岩山
Meanings
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rocky mountain
A mountain characterized by exposed rock, cliffs, or boulders; often evokes a rugged, barren landscape.
There are hardly any trees growing on that rocky mountain.
The mountaineers challenged the steep rocky mountain.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の岩山に登るto climb a rocky mountain (in a place)
They climbed a rocky mountain in Yamanashi.
- 岩山がそびえるa rocky mountain looms/towers
A steep rocky mountain towers behind the village.
- 岩山を越えるto cross over a rocky mountain
The travelers pressed on, crossing over the rugged rocky mountain.