「山」 (yama) means "mountain." It refers to a large natural elevation of the earth's surface. In Japanese culture, mountains often have significant spiritual or symbolic meaning, like the famous Mt. Fuji.

「山(やま)」は、地球(ちきゅう)の表面(ひょうめん)が大きく(おおきく)盛り上がっ(もりあがっ)た自然(しぜん)の地形(ちけい)のことです。