Japanese Conversation · Level 134
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Japanese word
峠
Pronunciation
Romajitōge
Meaning
- nounmountain pass
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.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Marks the high point where a route over a mountain changes from climbing to descending.
Common phrases
峠を越えるtōge o ko e ru
cross a mountain pass
峠に差しかかるtōge ni sa shi ka ka ru
approach a mountain pass
峠を下るtōge o kuda ru
go down a mountain pass
Definition in Japanese
山を越える道で、上りから下りへ移る境目となる高い所。yama o ko e ru michi de nobo ri ka ra kuda ri e utsu ru sakai me to na ru taka i tokoro
Word origin
The written form 峠 (tōge) is a kokuji, a character made in Japan from 山 (yama, "mountain"), 上 (ue, "above"), and 下 (shita, "below").
Usage tips
- Cyclists and drivers use 峠 (tōge) when talking about a high crossing on a mountain route, especially when describing a difficult climb.
Other meanings
- highest pointnoun
- ridgenoun