やまやま
Yamayama
Other forms: 山山
山々 (Yamayama) is a Japanese noun meaning “(many) mountains, very much (wanting to do something one cannot), greatly, really”.
Meanings
- noun(many) mountains
- adverbvery much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; reallyas 〜たいのはやまやまだが..., 欲しいのはやまやまだが..., etc.
- adverbso many; a lot of
Examples
北部には巨大な山々がある。
There are colossal mountains in the north.
広大な森林が山々を覆っている。
A vast forest covers the mountains.
この辺の山々は変化に富んでいる。
The mountains in this part of the country are full of variety.
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