English–Japanese
“hill” in Japanese
How to say “hill” in Japanese
“Hill” in Japanese is 丘 (oka).
Refers to a modest elevation of land that stands above the surrounding area without forming a large mountain.
Example sentences with 丘
学校の近くに小さな丘があります。gak kō no chika ku ni chii sa na oka ga a ri ma su
There is a small hill near the school.
子どもたちは丘を走って下りました。ko do mo ta chi wa oka o hashi tte o ri ma shi ta
The children ran down the hill.
Tips for using 丘
- Japanese place descriptions can use 丘 (oka) for both natural slopes and rounded rises in built-up areas, so it does not always refer to untouched countryside.
