JLPT N1 Advanced
氷山
A literal iceberg, often used metaphorically to represent the visible part of a larger hidden issue.
Readings
1 Noun
Iceberg
A large mass of freshwater ice that has broken off a glacier and is floating in the ocean.
Example
船 は 巨大 な 氷山 に 衝突 した 。
The ship collided with a huge iceberg.
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2 Noun (used in a set phrase)
The Tip of the Iceberg
A metaphor for a situation where only a small portion is visible while the bulk remains hidden.
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