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valley, gorge, ravine
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides, typically formed by river erosion. Often a scenic natural feature.
美しい渓谷を歩く。
To walk through a beautiful gorge.
紅葉の季節に渓谷を訪れる人が多い。
Many people visit the gorge during autumn foliage season.
この渓谷は何万年もかけて川が岩を削って作られた。
This gorge was carved out by a river eroding rock over tens of thousands of years.
USAGE:
Japan has many famous 渓谷, popular as destinations for hiking and autumn leaf viewing (紅葉狩り).
SIMILAR WORDS:
谷 is a general word for "valley" — broader and less dramatic. 渓谷 specifically refers to a narrow, steep-sided valley, often with a river at the bottom. 峡谷 means "canyon" and tends to describe even larger or deeper formations.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 渓谷沿い: along the gorge
- 渓谷ハイキング: gorge hiking