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山間

An area located between or surrounded by mountains

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Other forms

山間部 sankanbu - mountainous region
山あい yamaai - a softer, native Japanese equivalent
Noun

"Among the Mountains" / "In a Mountainous Area"

Refers to a region situated between mountains or deep within a mountainous area.

Example

山間 の 道 を ドライブする の は 気持ち が いい 。

It feels great to drive on the roads between the mountains.

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山間
さんかん
An area located between or surrounded by mountains
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