English–Japanese
“mountain range” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisanmyaku
Example
遠くに高い山脈が見えます。tō ku ni taka i san myaku ga mi e ma su
I can see a high mountain range in the distance.
How to say “mountain range” in Japanese
“Mountain range” in Japanese is 山脈 (sanmyaku).
Refers to a connected chain of mountains viewed as one geographic landform.
Example sentences with 山脈
この川は二つの山脈の間を流れています。ko no kawa wa futa tsu no san myaku no aida o naga re te i ma su
This river flows between two mountain ranges.
Tips for using 山脈
- English uses mountain range for a chain of mountains, while mountain belt usually refers to a broader zone containing related mountain systems.