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Noun referring to an inclined surface or small hill. Used in place names and everyday descriptions. Example: 『この坂は急です』 (Kono saka wa kyuu desu, 'This slope is steep').
Theme

User and their friend Hiroshi are hiking in the mountains, discussing the terrain ahead.

さか

slope / hill

Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks

Memory Hook

Imagine a 'sack' (sounds like 'saka' for 坂) rolling down a slope — 'Sack on a slope — 坂 (saka, 'slope / Hill')!'

Cultural Note

In Japan, many streets and paths are named after natural features like 『坂』 (saka, 'slope / Hill'), such as 『渋谷の坂』 (Shibuya no saka, 'slopes of Shibuya'), which are famous for their steep inclines and scenic views.

Forms

Base: 坂Noun referring to an inclined surface or small hill. Used in place names and everyday descriptions. Example: 『この坂は急です』 (Kono saka wa kyuu desu, 'This slope is steep').