foot of a mountain; base of a mountain
Refers to the lower slopes or the plain at the base of a mountain.
Metaphorical extension: the broad base or scope of something, such as a field of study, a market, or a social movement. Often used in phrases like 裾野が広い (broad-based) or 裾野を広げる (broaden the base).
A vast forest spreads out at the foot of Mount Fuji.
This technology has a broad range and is applied in various industries.
We held local information sessions to broaden the base of volunteer activities.
supporting industries; component and parts-supply industries
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news term.
Search-only kanji form; not a standard spelling.
Compound of 裾 (suso, 'hem' or 'lower part') and 野 (no, 'field' or 'plain'), literally 'the field at the hem of a mountain'. The metaphorical sense of 'range' or 'spread' derives from the image of a mountain's broad base.