NichiDict

峠

N2
とうげ
[touge]
Illustration for 峠

Meanings

1.NounSuffix

(mountain) pass; highest point on a mountain road; ridge

2.Noun

peak (e.g. of summer); worst (e.g. of an illness); crisis; critical point; most difficult part

Examples

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.