The kanji 峠 represents a mountain pass or a crest of a mountain, a point where a road crosses over a mountain range. It signifies a transition point or a turning point, both literally and figuratively. It can also imply a difficult or challenging situation to overcome.

・On-yomi (音読み): tou (トウ) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): 峠(tōge)

⚫︎ 峠を越える Translation: To get over a mountain pass; to overcome a difficult situation. ⚫︎ 人生の峠 Translation: A turning point in one's life. ⚫︎ あの峠を越せば、景色が変わる Translation: If you pass that mountain pass, the scenery will change.

The kanji 峠 is a combination of two elements. The left side, 山 (yama), means "mountain". The right side, 上 (ue), means "above" or "up". Together, they visually depict a road that goes over a mountain.