What does 山 mean?
山 is a Japanese noun meaning “mountain” in English. It can also be translated as “mine, protruding or high part of an object, climax” depending on context. It is written as 山 in kanji, やま in hiragana, and yama in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
高い山の頂上は空気が薄い。
The air is thin at the top of a high mountain.
洗濯物の山を見ながら、私はため息をついた。
Looking at the pile of laundry, I sighed.
うまくあの先生のやまを当てたわね。
You've sure got the teacher's number.