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Definition of mount fuji
mount fuji
mount fuji Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
5
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
An active stratovolcano located on the Japanese island of Honshu, renowned as the highest mountain in Japan and a sacred cultural icon frequently depicted in art.
Example
"Thousands of hikers climb Mount Fuji every summer to witness the sunrise from its snow-capped summit."
Synonyms
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In Western contexts, it is sometimes incorrectly referred to as 'Fujiyama' due to a misreading of the Japanese kanji for mountain (山); in Japan, it is respectfully called 'Fuji-san'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the English word 'Mount' (from Old French 'mont') and the Japanese proper name 'Fuji' (富士). The exact etymology of 'Fuji' is uncertain, though early folk etymologies claim it means 'immortal' (不死, fushi) or 'abundant wealth' (富, fu).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mount fuji. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mount fuji