N1
しゅんしょう (shunshō)
峻峭
steep, precipitous; severe, stern
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Primarily used to describe natural landscapes like mountains or cliffs that are very steep and rugged. It can also figuratively describe a person's stern or severe demeanor, but this usage is less common than for landscapes. (日本語では、主に山や崖などが非常に険しく切り立っている様子を表すときに使われます。比喩的に人の態度が厳格である様を表すこともありますが、景観描写の方が一般的です。)
📝 Example Sentences
その山の頂上は峻峭な岩肌に覆われていた。
The mountain peak was covered in steep, rugged rock faces.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "峻峭"!
登山道は、______な崖に沿って続いていた。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「峻峭」は非常に険しい様子を表します。選択肢の中では「険しい」が最も適切です。
English: "峻峭" (shunshō) describes a very steep and rugged appearance. Among the choices, "険しい" (kewashii) is the most appropriate.
English: "峻峭" (shunshō) describes a very steep and rugged appearance. Among the choices, "険しい" (kewashii) is the most appropriate.
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