Definitions
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- noun an extinct volcano in south central Honshu that is the highest peak in Japan; last erupted in 1707; famous for its symmetrical snow-capped peak; a sacred mountain and site for pilgrimages
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Examples
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Far the most famous of all the Japanese mountains, however, is that named Fuji-san, but commonly termed in English Fujiyama or Fusiyama.
The San Francisco calamity by earthquake and fire Charles Morris 1877
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From the window we looked out on the distant sacred mountain, Fujiyama, which is revered by all Japan.
Travels in the Far East Ellen Mary Hayes Peck
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As the Wiki page makes clear, the Japanese phrase 富士山 is read Fuji-san, not "Fujiyama," by native speakers.
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- that comprise the melody and solo frameworks for Desmond in "Fujiyama" are a beautiful contrast to the relatively straight-ahead ballad style featured on "Zen Is When," with its 4 / 4 time sling rhythm and simple melody - extrapolated by Brubeck in purely Japanese whole tone scale on the harmony.
AvaxHome RSS: 2008
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Buy this book by Kairi Fujiyama; adapted by Mari Morimoto
Del Rey Chibis: Yozakura Quartet 5, Minima! 4, Dragon Eye 7 and 8 » Manga Worth Reading 2010
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He has these wonderful layers, and Fujiyama slowly reveals each one.
Del Rey Chibis: Yozakura Quartet 5, Minima! 4, Dragon Eye 7 and 8 » Manga Worth Reading 2010
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The introduction of these new characters allows Fujiyama to create some wonderful costume and character designs.
Del Rey Chibis: Yozakura Quartet 5, Minima! 4, Dragon Eye 7 and 8 » Manga Worth Reading 2010
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The tower was, of course, the sacred mountain of the Japanese, Fujiyama.
Whirlwind Barrett Tillman 2010
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The tower was, of course, the sacred mountain of the Japanese, Fujiyama.
Whirlwind Barrett Tillman 2010
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Fujiyama apparently refused to talk in any further detail about the tricks that were exposed.
Magicians Sue TV Broadcasters for Revealing Tricks | Impact Lab 2007
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