Lingaku崖【がけ】
Frequency rank: 4,202. – 4,204.
- cliff; precipice
- precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 崖【がけ】Frequency rank: 4,202. – 4,204.
- がけFrequency rank: 22,387. – 22,527.
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[Object] falls from the [Cliff]
[Person] climbs the [Cliff]
She is climbing the cliff
[Situation] is on the brink of a [Cliff]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- cliff; precipice
- precipice; brink of a dangerous situation
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.
This meaning emphasizes being on the edge of a very risky or unstable situation, often metaphorical rather than physical.
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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.
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Example sentences
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You must be careful that she doesn't fall over the cliff.
The search party found him lying at the foot of a cliff.
They would have been killed if the car had gone over the cliff.
It was a real challenge for us to go down the cliff on a rope.
If you shout from the top of a cliff, you can hear the echo of your voice.
The man and his horse that fell off the cliff were soon rescued.
The bus fell off the cliff, killing all 10 aboard.
The climber stayed alert while climbing the precipice.