• 山やま — mountain
• 火山かざん — volcano
• 富士山ふじさん — Mt. Fuji
• 登山とざん — mountain climbing
• 山道やまみち — mountain path
• 山頂さんちょう — summit

“山” appears in personal names, geography, and even metaphors. Its simple shape is easy to remember, and its meaning connects deeply with Japan’s natural scenery and cultural identity.

山やまに のぼります。
I will climb a mountain.

富士山ふじさんは 日本にほんで 一番いちばん 高たかい 山やまです。
Mt. Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan.

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