JLPT N1
丘陵
丘陵 means rolling hills. It’s a larger area than a single 丘 (hill), but not as rugged as 山 (mountains).
Readings
Noun
Rolling Hills / Foothills
An area of land characterized by low, gently sloping hills. It describes a landscape that is larger than a single hill but smaller and less steep than a mountain range.
Example
この 町 は なだらかな 丘陵 に 囲まれて いる 。
This town is surrounded by gentle, rolling hills.
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