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Mount Asama

Mount Asama

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A volcano in central Honshu, Japan near Nagano, about 2,548 meters high
  • proper noun
: Monte Asama
  • The eruption of Mount Asama in 1783 was one of the most devastating volcanic events in Japanese history.

Examples

  • Scientists monitor Mount Asama closely due to its frequent volcanic activity.

  • From the hiking trail, visitors enjoy panoramic views of Mount Asama and the surrounding countryside.

  • I visited Mount Asama during my trip to Japan.

  • Have you ever hiked Mount Asama?

  • From the hiking trail, visitors enjoy panoramic views of Mount Asama and the surrounding countryside.

  • Scientists monitor Mount Asama closely due to its frequent volcanic activity.

  • The eruption of Mount Asama in 1783 was one of the most devastating volcanic events in Japanese history.

Synonyms

Asama
vsMount Asama
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A large active volcano in central Honshu near Nagano rising 2,548 meters

is the same volcano but uses a formal geographic prefix

Surface Forms

Mount Asama main

Morphology

mount + Asama

This is a straightforward place name: 'Mount' denotes a mountain and 'Asama' is the proper name, so together they indicate a mountain (in this case a volcano) called Asama. The Mount + name naming pattern is cross-linguistically common, so a B1 learner who knows the constituents will readily understand the meaning.

Etymology

Mount Asama may come from old mountain shrines called Asama, where people honored a 'fire' spirit because the mountain often erupts. That's why the name helps you remember that this place is an active volcano.