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尾根

おね

N2ridge · mountain ridge

Examples

細い尾根を歩いて山頂を目指した。

朝日が長い尾根を赤く照らした。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 尾根 is read as おね and can mean “ridge” or “mountain ridge”, depending on context.
  • Basic usage: The examples show walking a narrow ridge toward a summit and sunlight falling across a long ridge.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Distinguishing senses and uses
    • It is the long elevated crest of a mountain and contrasts with , a lower valley.

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