(とざんしゃ)

とざんしゃ
noun
mountaineer; mountain climber
1. mountaineer; mountain climber; hiker (on a mountain)
A person who climbs mountains, whether for recreation, sport, or professional purposes.
登山者(とざんしゃ)()えている。
The number of mountain climbers is increasing.
(おお)くの登山者(とざんしゃ)山頂(さんちょう)目指(めざ)した。
Many climbers aimed for the summit.
悪天候(あくてんこう)のため、登山者(とざんしゃ)下山(げざん)するよう指示(しじ)された。
Due to bad weather, the climbers were instructed to descend.

Compound of 登山(とざん) (mountain climbing) + (しゃ) (person). A straightforward and common term used in news, signs at trailheads, and general conversation about mountain activities.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 登山者(とざんしゃ)()け: aimed at climbers
  • 登山者(とざんしゃ)(すう): number of climbers
  • 登山者(とざんしゃ)カード: climber registration card
  • 遭難(そうなん)した登山者(とざんしゃ): stranded climber

RELATED TERMS:

  • 登山(とざん): mountain climbing
  • 登山家(とざんか): mountaineer (professional or serious enthusiast)
  • 山歩(やまある)き: mountain walking, hiking (more casual)