麓
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Noun referring to the lowest part or base of a mountain. Often used in phrases like 『山の麓』 (yama no fumoto, 'foot of the mountain').
Theme
User and their friend Aya are hiking up Mount Fuji and discussing the route and scenery as they approach the base.
麓
ふもと
the foot, the bottom, the base (of a mountain)
Nature & EnvironmentNatural Phenomena
Memory Hook
Imagine a mountain's foot where you start climbing. 'Foot' sounds like 'foot' in English, and 麓 (fumoto) reminds you of 'foot of the mountain' — think of 'foot-moto' to link it.
Cultural Note
In Japan, mountains like 『富士山』 (Fujisan, 'Mount Fuji') have well-known 『麓』 (fumoto, 'foot / Base') areas that are popular for hiking trails, hot springs, and scenic views, often visited by tourists and locals.
Forms
Base: 麓Noun referring to the lowest part or base of a mountain. Often used in phrases like 『山の麓』 (yama no fumoto, 'foot of the mountain').