峠
N2とうげ
[touge]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun, used as a suffix
(mountain) pass; highest point on a mountain road; ridge
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
peak (e.g. of summer); worst (e.g. of an illness); crisis; critical point; most difficult part
Example Sentences
峠を越えると急に景色が変わりました。
The scenery changed after crossing the pass.
病気の峠を越えて回復に向かっている。
The illness has passed its peak and is heading toward recovery.
峠の茶屋で休憩をとることにした。
I decided to take a break at the tea house at the pass.