崖

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 崖 (がけ) is a noun for a steep cliff or bluff.
• Basic usage: 崖には近づかない treats the cliff as a dangerous point of approach; 崖に鳥の巣が見える locates a nest there.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A steep cliff and its hazards
  • 崖 is a steep landform where the ground drops sharply. It presents a fall hazard, while crevices in the face may also provide nesting sites.