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“woods” in Japanese

林はやし
Illustration of "woods" in a Japanese cultural setting
A narrow path winds through a small, sun-dappled woods just outside a quiet village. Tall, slender trees create a cool, shady canopy where birds can be heard chirping softly.

Usage note

林 refers to a small woods or grove, often made of similar trees and smaller than a large forest (森). It's a peaceful, common word for a natural area you might find near a town or village.

Examples

  • あの林を散歩しましょう。

    Let's take a walk in that woods.

  • 林にキノコがあります。

    There are mushrooms in the forest.

  • 林の近くに住んでいます。

    I live near a woods.

Quick check

What does "林" mean?

  • A. woods
  • B. sky
  • C. gold
  • D. wheat

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