雪山
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Meanings
1
snowy mountain; snow-capped mountain
Refers to a mountain covered in snow, often permanently. Common in weather reports and travel contexts.
The distant snowy mountains look beautiful.
Even in spring, the snow-capped mountain remained white.
2
pile of snow; snow heap
Used for a large pile of snow, such as one created by shoveling or plowing. Less common than sense 1.
A pile of snow had formed in the corner of the parking lot.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に登るto climb a (snowy) mountain
I climbed a snowy mountain with a friend during winter break.
- 〈場所〉ができるfor a pile of snow to form
A pile of snow had formed at the side of the plowed road.
- 〈場所〉で遭難するto get stranded/lost in a (snowy) mountain
I saw a news report that a climber got stranded on a snowy mountain.
- 〈場所〉を滑るto ski/snowboard down a snowy mountain
The skiers are enjoying sliding down the snowy mountain.