“Mountain” in Japanese is 山 (やま), pronounced yama.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Mountain. In names it’s read さん: 富士山 (Fujisan). Japan is about three-quarters mountains.
Example sentences
- 山に登りました。やまにのぼりました。I climbed a mountain.
- 日本は山が多いです。にほんはやまがおおいです。Japan has a lot of mountains.
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FAQ
How do you say mountain in Japanese?
Mountain in Japanese is 山 (やま), pronounced “yama”.
How do you write mountain in Japanese?
It's written 山 with kanji, or やま in hiragana. Both are read yama.
Is 山 on the JLPT?
Yes. 山 (yama) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.