How to Say ‘Mount Fuji’ in Japanese
富士山
fuji san
[foo-jee yahn]
💬 Usage Tip: [山] here is said (san), not the native reading you may know from words like [山道]. You'll hear this a lot in place names: [富士山], [火山], [高尾山].
Phrase Breakdown
富士
fuji
[foo-jee]
Mount Fuji
An iconic mountain in Japan, known as the highest peak in the country and a beloved symbol of Japan.
富士山は日本一高い山です。
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan.
山
san
[yahn]
Mountain
Refers to a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level.
富士山は登山が人気です。
Climbing Mount Fuji is popular.
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