Japanese

とざん
Meaning: mountain climbing; mountaineering
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

登
山

Example sentences

I made a plan to climb Mount Fuji.
彼は登山の装備を整えて、雪山に向かった。
He prepared his climbing gear and headed for the snowy mountains.
長い登山の末、ついに山の頂上に辿り着いた。
After a long climb, we finally reached the mountain summit.
熊が突然登山客に襲い掛かった。
A bear suddenly attacked the hiker.
登山中に遭難したが、全員無事だった。
We were distressed during the mountain climb, but everyone was safe.
冬の登山にはしっかりとした防寒対策が必要です。
Proper cold protection measures are necessary for winter climbing.
悪天候のため、登山の計画は中止せざるを得なかった。
Due to bad weather, the mountain climbing plan had to be cancelled.
彼は多趣味で、登山から料理まで何でも楽しんでいる。
He has many hobbies and enjoys everything from mountain climbing to cooking.
登山の途中で少憩した。
We took a short break while climbing the mountain.
頂上から見渡す景色は紫幹翠葉としており、登山の疲れも吹き飛んだ。
The view from the summit was one of lush green mountains, and all the fatigue from the climb vanished.

Usage Notes

Refers to the activity of climbing mountains, often involving specialized equipment and skills, distinct from general hiking.

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