険しい山道が谷へとくだっている。
The steep mountain path goes down to the valley.
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The road to the summit is steep.
険しい山道を歩く。
Walking on a steep mountain path.
勇者は伝説の魔剣を手に入れるため、険しい山に向かった。
The hero set out on a journey to obtain the legendary magic sword.
彼はその険しい山岳地帯を踏破した
He traversed that rugged mountain region.
険しい岩肌を慎重に登っていく。
He carefully climbed the steep rocky face.
頂上に到る道は険しい
The path leading to the summit is steep.
険しい山道で、修行中の山伏に出会った。
I met a mountain ascetic in training on a steep mountain path.
その城は険しい山に囲まれた要害の地にある。
The castle is situated in a strategically important location surrounded by steep mountains.
険しい山々の奥深く、静かな幽谷に清流が流れている。
Deep in the rugged mountains, a clear stream flows through a quiet valley.
Usage Notes
Used for steep terrain, but can also describe a person's facial expression or a difficult future situation.
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