VocabJLPT N1
mountain-shaped
Nounの-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. Yamagata (city, prefecture)
  2. 2. mountain shape
  3. 3. Yamagata
This is a proper noun referring to a prefecture located in the Tohoku region of northern Japan, known for its mountains and agricultural products like cherries and beef. It can also simply mean a mountain-like or ridged shape in some descriptive contexts, though its primary use is as a place name. It is one of Japan's 47 prefectures.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

For some reason I dreamed about going back to Yamagata, and it's left me feeling a little melancholy all morning.

Sentence 2

According to the other party, "the labor shortage in Yamagata is quite serious."

Sentence 3

However, it appears the venue in Yamagata has sold out.

Sentence 4

Hmm, is it really true that "you'll find your answer if you go to Yamagata"?

Sentence 5

Breaking news: a series of traffic accidents has been reported in Yamagata.