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Definition of mount fuji

mount fuji

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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.

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Word Nuance & Usage

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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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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mount-fuji
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