Japanese dictionary
How to say "mountain" in Japanese
山やま · yama
"Mountain" in Japanese is 山 (yama). In mountain names, it is often read san: 富士山 (Fujisan).
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Ways to say "mountain" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 山やま · yama | Mountain. |
| 〜山〜さん · san | Mount (in names), as in Mt. Fuji. |
| 登山とざん · tozan | Mountain climbing. |
How to use it
Japan is about 70 percent mountains, so hiking and hot springs are popular.
Mountain Day, 山の日 (Yama no Hi), is a national holiday on August 11.
Example sentences
- 週末に山に行きました。Shūmatsu ni yama ni ikimashita.I went to the mountains on the weekend.
- 晴れた日は富士山が見えます。Hareta hi wa Fujisan ga miemasu.You can see Mt. Fuji on clear days.
- 山の上は寒いです。Yama no ue wa samui desu.It's cold at the top of the mountain.
- 登山が趣味です。Tozan ga shumi desu.Mountain climbing is my hobby.
- 八月十一日は山の日です。Hachigatsu jūichinichi wa Yama no Hi desu.August 11 is Mountain Day.
- この町は山に囲まれています。Kono machi wa yama ni kakomarete imasu.This town is surrounded by mountains.
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Questions
Why is 富士山 read Fujisan and not Fujiyama?
In mountain names, 山 is usually read san. Fujiyama is an old reading sometimes used outside Japan, but Japanese speakers say Fujisan.
What is 山の日?
山の日 (Yama no Hi), August 11, is Mountain Day, a national holiday for appreciating mountains.
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