The lower slopes or foothills of a mountain; the plain or area spreading from the base of a mountain.
富士山の裾野には多くの観光施設が建っている。
Many tourist facilities are built on the foothills of Mount Fuji.
裾野のキャンプ場で家族と週末を過ごした。
I spent the weekend with my family at a campground in the foothills.
冬は裾野の平地でも雪が積もることがある。
In winter, snow sometimes accumulates even on the plains at the foothills.
Metaphorically, the range or extent of influence; the area covered or the circle of people affected (as in 'the base spreads outward').
この技術の裾野は非常に広く、さまざまな産業に応用できる。
The scope of this technology is very broad and can be applied to various industries.
教育の裾野を広げるため、地域で学習支援を強化する。
To broaden the base of education, we will strengthen local learning support.
文化活動の裾野が広がることで、街の魅力が増した。
As the reach of cultural activities expanded, the town's appeal increased.