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Mountain Pass


Radical Combination


Meaning

Mountain Pass, The Worst

Mnemonic

If there are mountains above and below you, that means you're on a mountain pass.

Imagine yourself walking along a mountain pass. Look up at the mountains above you, and down at the mountains below you.


Reading

On'yomi

None

Kun'yomi

とうげ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

It's only on this type of mountain pass that you'll be able to find the rare and adorable Tokyo gecko (とうげ). These tiny little critters can only be found on the ridges going above and below the mountains in Tokyo. There are like six mountains in Tokyo, so the next time you're scaling the ridges keep your eyes open for the Tokyo gecko!

Picture yourself hiking along a mountain pass in Tokyo and spotting a little Tokyo gecko run up and down on them. It's adorable and totally worth the climb.


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