noun
A steep, often sheer rock face; used in both literal and figurative contexts (e.g., 断崖絶壁).
その道は断崖の上を通っていた。
The road ran along the top of a cliff.
断崖から海を見下ろすと、波が岩に打ちつけていた
Looking down from the precipice, the waves were crashing against the rocks.