意味
A small elevation of land.
練習問題バンク
3 問題公園には___がたくさんあるので、子供たちはそこで遊ぶのが好きです。 (There are many ___ in the park, so children like to play there.)
私たちはハイキング中、いくつかの___を越えました。 (We crossed several ___ during our hike.)
彼の家は___の上に建っているので、素晴らしい景色が楽しめます。 (His house is built on a ___, so it enjoys a great view.)
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The word '低い' (hikui) is an adjective meaning 'low' or 'short'. Its origin can be traced back to Old Japanese 'ひくし' (hikushi). Over time, the terminal form changed to 'ひくい'. The word '丘' (oka) is a noun meaning 'hill' or 'mound'. Its etymology is less clear, but it has been present in Japanese since ancient times, appearing in classical literature like the Manyoshu. The combination '低い丘' literally translates to 'low hill', forming a common descriptive phrase to denote a small elevation of land. This compound has been in use for centuries, its meaning remaining consistent through various periods of linguistic change. The individual components are native Japanese words, not loanwords from other languages like Chinese, which is common for many Japanese words. The concept of '丘' has been important in Japanese geography and culture, often associated with natural beauty and sometimes with spiritual significance.
