Japanese Conversation · Level 83
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Japanese word
山頂
Pronunciation
Romajisanchō
Meaning
- nounmountaintop
Example
山頂から海が見えます。san chō ka ra umi ga mi e ma su
You can see the sea from the mountaintop.
More examples
登山者は朝早く山頂に到着しました。to zan sha wa asa haya ku san chō ni tō chaku shi ma shi ta
The hikers arrived at the mountaintop early in the morning.
Core concept
It identifies the highest part of a mountain as a distinct place that can be reached, seen from, or marked on a route.
Common phrases
山頂に立つsan chō ni ta tsu
stand on the summit
山頂を目指すsan chō o me za su
aim for the summit
Similar words
頂上chōjō: The highest point of a mountain, treated as a distinct place.
頂itadaki: The highest point of something, including a mountain.
Definition in Japanese
山の最も高い所。yama no motto mo taka i tokoro
Word origin
山頂 (sanchō) combines 山 (san, "mountain") and 頂 (chō, "top"), using the Chinese-derived readings of both characters.
Usage tips
- 山頂 (sanchō) can be followed by から (kara) when it marks the starting point of a view or movement, as in 山頂から見る (sanchō kara miru).
Other meanings
- summitnoun
- peaknoun
Opposites
- 山麓sanrokufoothillsnoun