崖
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Noun referring to a steep rock face or cliff. Used in contexts like hiking, geography, or describing landscapes.
Theme
User is hiking with a friend, Ken, and they come across a scenic viewpoint overlooking a cliff.
崖
がけ
cliff
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Picture a steep 'cliff' that looks dangerous. The word 『崖』 (gake) sounds like 'gawk' — you 'gawk' at the cliff because it's so high and scary!
Cultural Note
Cliffs are common in Japan's mountainous and coastal landscapes, such as the famous 『白神山地』 (Shirakami-Sanchi, 'Shirakami Mountains') or coastal cliffs in Hokkaido. They often appear in literature and art as symbols of danger or natural beauty.
Forms
Base: 崖Noun referring to a steep rock face or cliff. Used in contexts like hiking, geography, or describing landscapes.