noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
transhumance; seasonal livestock movement
Technical term for moving livestock between summer and winter pastures. Used in agricultural, geographical, or historical contexts.
Transhumance is a traditional pastoral method in mountainous regions.
In this area, the transhumance routes differ between summer and winter.
Compound of 移 (move) and 牧 (pasture). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is a straightforward kanji compound for the concept of transhumance.