Meaning

Primary

Mountains

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The mountain peaks are just the mountains. Just because you can only see the peaks doesn't mean the rest of the mountain doesn't exist.

Reading

さんがく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

この山岳地帯では、少なくともあと三ヶ月は冬の季節が続くだろうね。

Winter will continue for at least three more months in this mountain district.

Kanji Composition