鉱山
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Base noun form. Refers to a place where minerals or ores are extracted from the earth. Used in terms like 『鉱山労働者』 (kōzan rōdōsha, 'mine worker').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are discussing career options and local industries in a small town known for its mining history.
鉱山
こうざん
mine
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Picture a 'mine' with a mountain full of minerals. The word sounds like 'kō-zan' — think 'coal zone' for mining areas. 'Coal zone' → 鉱山 (kōzan, 'mine').
Cultural Note
Japan has a history of mining for resources like coal and metals, with places like 『佐渡金山』 (Sado Kinzan, 'Sado Gold Mine') being famous historical sites.
Forms
Base: 鉱山Base noun form. Refers to a place where minerals or ores are extracted from the earth. Used in terms like 『鉱山労働者』 (kōzan rōdōsha, 'mine worker').