山王

This is the 4524th most frequent Japanese word.

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山王

"山王" (Sannō) typically refers to a title meaning "Mountain King" or can denote a deity associated with mountains in Japanese Shinto and Buddhist traditions.


In this sentence, '山王' refers to a mountain named Sannō, indicating a proper noun usage.

山王はその地域で最も高い山です。

Sannō is the tallest mountain in the area.


Here, '山王' is used as a name or title for a deity, indicating a cultural or religious depiction.

山王様は神社に祀られています。

Lord Sannō is enshrined in the shrine.


In this context, '山王' refers to a station named Sannō, showing an infrastructural or locational usage.

山王駅から徒歩で約五分です。

It is about a five-minute walk from Sannō Station.