Translation and Meaning of: 麓 - fumoto

The Japanese word 「麓」 (fumoto) refers to the base of a mountain or hill, that is, the foothill. It is an expression that denotes the initial part of an elevation, often associated with the starting point for climbs. The term is often found in contexts that describe landscapes and activities related to mountaineering and tourism in mountainous regions.

The etymology of 「麓」 is quite interesting. The kanji 「麓」 is composed of two main elements: 「鹿」 which represents "deer" and 「林」 which means "wood" or "forest". Traditionally, this composition can evoke the image of a natural habitat at the foot of the mountains, where deer could be found among the trees. Thus, this representation of a mountainous natural setting expresses the idea of a fertile area, rich in vegetation and wildlife at the base of a mountain.

"「麓」" as geographical terminology is quite relevant in Japan, a country full of mountain ranges and volcanoes. Culturally, many towns and regions develop precisely at the "「ふもと」", benefiting from the natural resources provided by these areas. Furthermore, urban planning in the vicinity of mountains often takes into account the strategic location of "「麓」" due to its easier access and natural protection.

In the cultural and tourism context, the 「ふもと」 often serves as a meeting point for climbing activities and nature-loving explorers. It is common for tourist itineraries and travel guides in Japan to mention the natural wonders and picturesque villages located at the foot of the mountains. In this way, the word 「麓」 not only describes a geographical location but is also closely tied to the way of life and traditions of Japan's mountain communities.

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Synonyms and similar words

• 山麓 (sanroku) - base of the mountain
• 下り (kudari) - Descent, lower part of a slope
• 下端 (kaitan) - Bottom part of something
• 基部 (kibu) - Base or foundation of a structure
• 根元 (kengen) - Root or base of a plant
• 付け根 (tsukene) - Junction point or root of something
• 足元 (ashimoto) - Foot base, area around the feet
• 下部 (kabu) - Bottom part or lower layer
• 末端 (ettan) - Farthest or extreme point
• 端部 (tanbu) - Terminal part or end of an object
• 端点 (tanten) - Final point or endpoint of a line
• 端面 (tanmen) - Terminal or end surface
• 端末 (tanmatsu) - Termination or rapture, as in devices
• 末広がり (suwa-hiragai) - The shape that extends downward, like the base of a cone.
• 末広 (suehiro) - Base that extends, usually used in design.
• 末端部 (ettanbu) - Section or extreme part of an object
• 末端点 (ettanten) - Extreme point or endpoint
• 末端面 (ettanmen) - End surface
• 末端末 (ettanmatsu) - Term or endpoint
• 末端広がり (ettan-hiragai) - Condition of widening at the end
• 末端広 (ettanhiro) - Elongated shape at the tip
• 末端端部 (ettantanbu) - Final or terminal section
• 末端端点 (ettantan-ten) - Final point of an end
• 末端端面 (ettantanmen) - Terminal edge surface
• 末端末端 (ettan-matsutan) - Duplication of termination
• 末端末広がり (ettan-matuhiragai) - Extremity that widens in the final terminology
• 末端末広 (ettan-matuhiro) - Wide base in the final terminology

麓

Romaji: fumoto
Kana: ふもと
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n2

Translation / Meaning: the feet; the background; the base (of a mountain)

Meaning in English: the foot;the bottom;the base (of a mountain)

Definition: The lowest parte of a mountain or high place.

Example Sentences - (麓) fumoto

See below some example sentences:

麓には美しい景色が広がっている。

Fumoto ni wa utsukushii keshiki ga hirogatte iru

There is a beautiful view that spreads out at the foot of the mountain.

A beautiful landscape spreads at the foot.

• 麓 (Fumoto) - It means "base" or "foot of a mountain".
• に (ni) - is a particle that indicates the location of something.
• は (wa) - It is a particle that marks the topic of the sentence.
• 美しい (utsukushii) - means "pretty" or "beautiful".
• 景色 (keshiki) - It means "landscape" or "view".
• が (ga) - It is a particle that marks the subject of the sentence.
• 広がっている (hiroga tte iru) - It is a verbal form that indicates that something is spreading or extending.