森
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 森
1
forest
Examples
野獣は森に住んでいる。
Wild animals live in the forest.
2
Esp. 杜
shrine grove
Kanji in this Word
森
12 strokes
Frequency: 609
JLPT N3
Grade 1
Meanings
forest
woods
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もと
杜
7 strokes
Frequency: 2062
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
woods
grove
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ト
トウ
ズ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もり
ふさ.ぐ
やまなし
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