This is the 6014th most frequent Japanese word.
アルパイン
"アルパイン" (Alpine) refers to something related to high mountains or the Alpine region.
The word "アルパイン" is used here as an adjective describing the geographical area relating to high altitudes in mountainous regions.
今日のハイキングで、アルパイン地帯を訪れる予定です。
We plan to visit the alpine zone during today's hike.
In this sentence, "アルパイン" describes the architectural style inspired by the Alpine region's characteristics.
アルパイン風の建築はヨーロッパの山岳地帯に多く見られます。
Alpine-style architecture is commonly seen in mountainous regions of Europe.
Here, "アルパイン" specifies a type of skiing that involves downhill slopes, a sport closely associated with mountainous locations.