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A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff. / A projection on the sacrum. / A rounded elevation in the tympanum of the ear.

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promontory

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promontory

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpɹɒm.ən.tɹi/

Noun

A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff. / A projection on the sacrum. / A rounded elevation in the tympanum of the ear.

Japanese Meaning

海または湖に突き出た陸地の高い部分、すなわち岬や断崖 / 仙骨上の突出部 / 耳の鼓室部にある丸い隆起

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We climbed to the promontory at dawn to watch the sun rise over the ocean.

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私たちは夜明けに岬へ登り、海に昇る朝日を見ました。

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A high point of land extending into a body of water, headland; cliff.

South of Hang-chou Wan (Bay) below Shanghai, the China coastline changes from a smooth, flat topography to one of irregular, rocky promontories and numerous islands. Foochow, the Fugiu of Marco Polo, dates from the seventh century. Offshore the Ma-tsu Lieh-tao (Matsu and Pei-kan, or Changshu Islands) are heavily fortified Nationalist strongholds.

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Sense（2）

A projection on the sacrum.

Sense（3）

A rounded elevation in the tympanum of the ear.

promontories

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