This is the 4535th most frequent Japanese word.

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"崎" means "cape" or "promontory" referring to a landform that juts into water.


In this sentence, '崎' used as a noun represents a geographical feature such as a cape or promontory.

美しい景色が広がる崎に住んでいます。

I live in a cape where beautiful scenery spreads.


'崎' metaphorically describes a difficult or precarious situation, likened to a steep cliff.

彼との関係は険しい崎に立っているようだ。

The relationship with him feels like standing on a steep cliff.


Here, '崎' describes the action of ascending a geographic elevation such as a promontory.

友達と一緒に崎を登って料理を楽しみました。

I climbed a promontory with friends and enjoyed cooking.