～山
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Noun suffix meaning 'mountain'. Attaches to other words to form mountain names, e.g., 『富士山』 (Fujisan, 'Mount Fuji'). In isolation, 『山』 (yama) means 'mountain'.
Theme
User and their friend Aiko are planning a weekend trip and discussing which mountain to visit for sightseeing.
～山
～やま
the name of mountain
Locations & NavigationGeography & Landmarks
Memory Hook
Think of 'yama' as 'Yama-mama' — a big, motherly mountain! In Japanese, 『山』 (yama) means 'mountain', and it's often used in names like 『富士山』 (Fujisan, 'Mount Fuji'). 'Yama' → mountain!
Cultural Note
In Japan, mountains are deeply respected and often considered sacred. Many mountains, such as 『富士山』 (Fujisan, 'Mount Fuji'), are popular for hiking and spiritual pilgrimages. The suffix 『～山』 (～yama) is commonly used in mountain names across the country.
Forms
Base: ～山Noun suffix meaning 'mountain'. Attaches to other words to form mountain names, e.g., 『富士山』 (Fujisan, 'Mount Fuji'). In isolation, 『山』 (yama) means 'mountain'.