さか

Slope, hill, incline

N4noun·saka

How to remember it

Sounds like 'sack' — imagine dragging a heavy sack up a steep slope.

Example sentences

  • この坂はとても急です。

    このさかはとてもきゅうです。

    This slope is very steep.

  • 坂を下りて駅に着きました。

    さかをくだりてえきにつきました。

    I went down the hill and arrived at the station.

Usage

Refers to an inclined road or hill; commonly used with 上る (climb) or 下りる (descend).

Related words

階段上る下りる

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