山々
やまやま
(many) mountains; very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; really
Common word
Meanings
Noun
(many) mountainsAdverb
very much (wanting to do something one cannot); greatly; really- so many; a lot of
Example sentences
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There are colossal mountains in the north.
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A vast forest covers the mountains.
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The mountains in this part of the country are full of variety.
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This river rises in the mountains in Nagano.
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The mountains are red against the blue sky.
More examples (8)
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Japan has a lot of beautiful mountains.
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As much as I'd love to buy it for you, I'm currently out of cash.
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With winter coming on, the mountains will soon be covered with snow.
そうしたいのは山々だけど、色々なしがらみがあるのも確かです。
As much as I'd love to, there are certainly many things still holding me back.
買ってあげたいのは山々だけど、給料前でお金がないし、また今度な。
I'd love to buy it for you but I still haven't had my pay check and I have no money left over. Hopefully next time though.
人間はこれまでに最も高い山々に登ったこともあるし、海底を歩いたこともある。
They have climbed the highest mountains and walked on the floor of the seas.
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We'd really like one, but we just don't have the money.
行きたいことはやまやまですが、あいにく忙し過ぎるのではないかと思います。
Much as I'd like to come, I'm afraid I'll be too busy.