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“annual ring” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajinenrin

Example

木の年輪を数えると、年齢が分かります。ki no nen rin o kazo e ru to nen rei ga wa ka ri ma su

If you count a tree's annual rings, you can tell its age.

Illustration for 年輪 (annual ring)

How to say “annual ring” in Japanese

“Annual ring” in Japanese is 年輪 (nenrin).

Describes a layer of wood added around a tree trunk during one year, making the tree's growth visible over time.

Full entry for 年輪: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 年輪

乾燥した年には、年輪の幅が狭くなります。kan sō shi ta toshi ni wa nen rin no haba ga sema ku na ri ma su

In dry years, the annual rings become narrower.

Tips for using 年輪

  • The width of an annual ring can reflect how favorable the growing conditions were in that year.

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