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山鳴

山鳴らし

Readings

Kana: やまならし、ヤマナラシ
Romaji: yamanarashi, yamanarashi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

Japanese aspen (Populus tremula var. sieboldii)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

山
Readings: サン、 セン、 やま
Meaning: mountain
鳴
Readings: メイ、 な.く、 な.る、 な.らす
Meanings: chirp, cry, bark, sound, ring, echo, honk

Example Sentences

大山(おおやま)鳴動(めいどう)してねずみ一(いち)匹(ひき)。
➥The mountains have brought forth a mouse.
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大騒(おおさわ)ぎした割(わり)には、大山(おおやま)鳴動(めいどう)して鼠(ねずみ)一(いち)匹(ひき)ということになったようだね。
➥Everybody was so up in arms but it seems they got all panicky about nothing.
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