鍾乳洞
Meanings
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limestone cave; limestone cavern
A natural underground cavity formed in limestone, often featuring stalactites and stalagmites.
Akiyoshidō is one of the largest limestone caves in Japan.
It's cool inside the limestone cave even in summer.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に鍾乳洞があるthere is a limestone cave in a place
There is a large limestone cave in this mountain.
- 鍾乳洞を探検するto explore a limestone cave
I explored a limestone cave with a friend.
- 鍾乳洞ができるfor a limestone cave to form
The limestone cave formed over tens of thousands of years.