English–Japanese

“mountain climbing” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitozan

Example

春に登山を始めます。haru ni to zan o haji me ma su

I start mountain climbing in spring.

Illustration for 登山 (mountain climbing)

How to say “mountain climbing” in Japanese

“Mountain climbing” in Japanese is 登山 (tozan).

Describes walking upward through mountain terrain as a deliberate outdoor activity.

Full entry for 登山: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 登山

週末は友人と登山を楽しみます。shū matsu wa yū jin to to zan o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy mountain climbing with a friend on weekends.

Tips for using 登山

  • In English, mountain climbing can include both general mountain ascents and more technical climbing, while 登山 (tozan) commonly refers to mountain hiking more broadly.

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