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Definition and meaning of - がけ in Japanese

がけ
gake

N4

1.cliff

Noun

大雨で崖が崩れたんだ。
The cliff collapsed because of the downpour.
がけ
gake

N4

1.a steep, vertical rock face or cliff.

Noun

崖の上から美しい景色を眺めた。
I looked at the beautiful scenery from the top of the cliff.
登山家は危険な崖を登る準備をした。
The mountaineers prepared to climb the dangerous cliff.
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2.the edge of a steep cliff.

Noun

彼らは危険な崖の上に立っていた。
They were standing on the edge of a dangerous precipice.
その崖からの景色は素晴らしかった。
The view from the cliff was magnificent.
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3.a steep rock face or cliff.

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崖の上から海を眺めると、美しい景色が広がっている。
When you look out at the sea from the cliff, you can see a beautiful view.
登山中に崖を見つけたら、十分な注意を払って通過しよう。
If you come across a cliff while hiking, be sure to proceed with caution.
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