林


This kanji combining two 木 not surprisingly means forest.

on readings:
  • rin
kun readings:
  • hayashi
examples:
竹林 chikurin bamboo thicket
小林丸 Kobayashi Maru Star Trek training exercise
森林 shinrin forest - why just have 2 or 3 when you can have 5?
森林浴 shinrin yoku forest bathing
竹林 takebayashi bamboo thicket

links:
Kobayashi Maru
Wiktionary

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Last ∆ on 15 May 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.