Quick answer
林 is the kanji for "Grove". A common reading is はやし (hayashi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Grove
Also : Forest
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 林 represents 'GROVE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of grove.
On-reading: りん — remember this sound by associating it with grove. Kun-reading: はやし.
Example Sentences
杉林の中を散歩すると、花粉症がひどくなります。
すぎばやしのなかをさんぽすると、かふんしょうがひどくなります。
When I walk through a cedar forest, my hay fever gets worse.
林業に従事している人々の収入が減っています。
りんぎょうにじゅうじしているひとびとのしゅうにゅうがへっています。
The income of people engaged in forestry is decreasing.
Vocabulary using 林
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