1.
canyon, gorge, ravine
A deep valley with steep sides, often carved by a river over many years.
峡谷 refers to a canyon or gorge. 峡 means 'gorge/strait' and 谷 means 'valley.'
FAMOUS CANYONS:
- グランドキャニオン: Grand Canyon
- 黒部峡谷: Kurobe Gorge (Japan)
SIMILAR TERMS:
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
GEOLOGY:
- 浸食: erosion
- 地層: geological strata