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“mountain pass” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitōge

Example

自転車で峠を越えます。ji ten sha de tōge o ko e ma su

I cross the mountain pass by bicycle.

Illustration for 峠 (mountain pass)

How to say “mountain pass” in Japanese

“Mountain pass” in Japanese is 峠 (tōge).

Marks the high point where a route over a mountain changes from climbing to descending.

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

Example sentences with 峠

自転車で峠に着いたら、少し休みます。ji ten sha de tōge ni tsu i ta ra suko shi yasu mi ma su

When I reach the mountain pass by bicycle, I take a short break.

Tips for using 峠

  • Cyclists and drivers use 峠 (tōge) when talking about a high crossing on a mountain route, especially when describing a difficult climb.

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