起伏
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Noun describing ups and downs, such as in terrain or waves. Used in contexts like geography or metaphorical changes.
Theme
User and their friend Aya are hiking in the mountains, discussing the terrain and its challenges.
起伏
きふく
undulation
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a hilly landscape with ups and downs. The word 『起伏』 (kifuku, 'undulation') sounds like 'key fuku' — think of a key that unlocks a view of rolling hills.
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『起伏』 (kifuku, 'undulation') is often used to describe natural landscapes like mountains or waves, and can metaphorically refer to life's ups and downs in literature and conversation.
Forms
Base: 起伏Noun describing ups and downs, such as in terrain or waves. Used in contexts like geography or metaphorical changes.