馬うま返がえし

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Meanings

point beyond which a horse cannot travel

Historical term for a spot on a mountain pass where the trail becomes too steep or rough for horses, often marking a trailhead or turnaround point. Now mostly encountered in place names or historical descriptions.

昔むかしの街かい道どうには、馬うま返がえしと呼よばれる場ば所しょがいくつもあった。
On old highways, there were many places called 'umagaeshi' where horses could go no further.
この先さきの馬うま返がえしからは徒と歩ほで登のぼるしかない。
From the umagaeshi up ahead, you have no choice but to continue on foot.