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mountain range
a series or chain of mountains connected by high ground
山脈 refers to a connected series of mountains.
Etymology
- 山: Mountain
- 脈: Vein, chain, connection
JAPAN'S major mountain ranges
- 日本アルプス: Japanese Alps (general term)
- 飛騨山脈 (Northern Alps)
- 木曽山脈 (Central Alps)
- 赤石山脈 (Southern Alps)
- 奥羽山脈: Runs through Tohoku
World famous ranges
- アルプス山脈: The Alps
- ヒマラヤ山脈: The Himalayas
- ロッキー山脈: The Rocky Mountains
- アンデス山脈: The Andes
Related geographic terms
- 山地: Mountainous area
- 山系: Mountain system
- 連山: Mountain chain
Register: Neutral. Geographic/academic vocabulary.
Related Words
Related:
山地 (Mountainous area)