This kanji combining two not surprisingly means forest.

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

links:
Kobayashi Maru
Wiktionary

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Last ∆ on 15 May 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.