Translation of Japanese word "火山" to English
火山
かざん
[kazan]
IPA: /kazan/
Meaning
NounA vent or fissure on the surface of a planet (usually in a mountainous form) with a magma chamber attached to the mantle of a planet or moon, periodically erupting forth lava and volcanic gases onto the surface.
How to use
火山 (kazan) — 'volcano' (lit. fire mountain). 活火山 (kakkazan) — active volcano. 火山灰 (kazanbai) — volcanic ash. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
volcano
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 火山
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かざん
Romaji Transcription: kazan
Example Sentences
火山は危険です。
かざんはあぶないです。
The volcano is dangerous.
火山が噴火した。
かざんがふんかした。
The volcano erupted.
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Common phrases
- とても火山 (totemo kazan)— very volcano
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Frequency rank: #790 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "火山" mean?▼
The Japanese word "火山" means "volcano" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "火山"?▼
The word "火山" is read as "かざん" (kazan). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "火山は危険です。".
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