Japanese word

森林

Pronunciation

Romajishinrin

Meaning

  • nounforest

Example

山の森林を守ることが大切です。yama no shin rin o mamo ru ko to ga tai setsu de su

It is important to protect the mountain forests.

Illustration for 森林 (forest)

More examples

都市の近くにも、広い森林が残っています。to shi no chika ku ni mo hiro i shin rin ga noko tte i ma su

A large forest still remains near the city.

Core concept

Represents land where trees form a substantial natural cover that supports a wider living environment.

Common phrases

  • 森林を守るshin rin o mamo ru

    protect forests

  • 森林を管理するshin rin o kan ri su ru

    manage forests

  • 森林を伐採するshin rin o bas sai su ru

    log forests

  • 森林を再生するshin rin o sai sei su ru

    restore forests

  • 森林を保全するshin rin o ho zen su ru

    conserve forests

Similar words

森mori: A wooded natural area with trees growing densely over a broad space.
林hayashi: A relatively small group or area of trees within a larger landscape.

Definition in Japanese

木が広い範囲に群生し、まとまった樹木の景観をなしている地域。ki ga hiro i han i ni gun sei shi ma to ma tta ju moku no kei kan o na shi te i ru chi iki

Word origin

森林 (shinrin) is formed from the on'yomi readings 森 (shin, "forest") and 林 (rin, "woods"), combining two related terms for places filled with trees.

Usage tips

  • English commonly uses forest for a large wooded area and woods for a smaller or less formal one, although the boundary between them is not strict.

Other meanings

  • woodsnoun

Related words

  • 森林化shinrinkaforestationnoun

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