Meaning

Primary

Mt Fuji

Alternative

Mount Fuji

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Did you know that the mountain that is rich in samurai happens to be Japan's most famous mountain? It makes sense considering samurai are probably Japan's most famous thing as well. Combine the two most famous things and you have Mt Fuji (or Mount Fuji if you'd rather write it that way).

Reading

ふじさん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

コウイチ:明日富士山に登るなんて、もう気が狂っちゃいそうだよ。 ビエト:分かる分かる。俺もめちゃくちゃ不安。

Koichi: I am getting freaked out about climbing Mt. Fuji tomorrow. Viet: I know, I know. It’s freaking me out too.

Kanji Composition