峡谷
Meanings
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Refers to a deep, narrow valley with steep sides, often with a river running through it. Used in geography, travel, and nature descriptions.
The Grand Canyon is one of the largest gorges in the world.
There are several beautiful waterfalls in that ravine.
Usage patterns
- 深い〈場所〉a deep gorge
A deep gorge stretches all the way down to the valley floor.
- 〈場所〉にかかる橋a bridge spanning the gorge
I crossed the bridge over the gorge to get to the other side.
- 〈場所〉を下るto raft/descend a gorge
We went down the rushing gorge by boat.
- 〈場所〉を渡るto cross a gorge
You can cross the gorge by cable car.