崖【がけ】
Frequency rank: 4,202. – 4,204.
Alsoがけ
- cliff; precipice
- precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Generated: This meaning refers to a steep rock face or a high area of land that drops sharply to a lower level. It's often used in geographical or natural contexts.
Generated: This meaning emphasizes being on the edge of a very risky or unstable situation, often metaphorical rather than physical.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Object] falls from the [Cliff]
[Person] climbs the [Cliff]
She is climbing the cliff
[Situation] is on the brink of a [Cliff]
Generated related terms (experimental)
がけ崖【がけ】
Refers to a steep cliff or precipice, often associated with natural landscapes.
やま山【やま】
Refers to a mountain, which is usually taller and more massive than a cliff.
がけっぷち崖っぷち【がけっぷち】
Refers to the edge of a cliff or a very precarious situation, often metaphorically.
きゅうけいしゃ急傾斜【きゅうけいしゃ】
Refers to a steep slope or incline, similar conceptually to a cliff but more general.
だんがい断崖【だんがい】
Refers specifically to a sheer or vertical cliff, emphasizing its dramatic drop.
きけん危険【きけん】
Refers to danger, often associated with situations where one might face a risk, such as being near a cliff.
Please do not approach the cliff at the risk of danger.