English–Japanese
“mountain region” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisankan
Example
その村は山間にあります。so no mura wa san kan ni a ri ma su
That village is in the mountains.
How to say “mountain region” in Japanese
“Mountain region” in Japanese is 山間 (sankan).
Describes a region situated among mountains, with the surrounding landscape shaping its location and character.
Example sentences with 山間
山間を通る道路は、冬に通行止めになることがあります。san kan o tō ru dō ro wa fuyu ni tsū kō to me ni na ru ko to ga a ri ma su
Roads that pass through mountain regions may be closed in winter.
Tips for using 山間
- 山間 (sankan) often appears in descriptions of villages, roads, and settlements, while casual conversation more often uses 山の中 (yama no naka) for being in the mountains.