Japanese symbol for “forest”
森
もり
Romaji: mori
forest
In Japanese, forest is 森, read もり (mori).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n forest
- n shrine grove
Written forms: 森、杜. Readings: もり.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “forest”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 森林 | しんりん shinrin | forest; woods |
| 林 | はやし hayashi | wood; woods; forest |
| 山 | やま yama | (mountain) forest |
| 樹林 | じゅりん jurin | forest; woodland; woods |
| フォレスト | フォレスト foresuto | forest |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 森林 | しんりん shinrin | forest; woods |
| 青森 | あおもり aomori | Aomori (city, prefecture) |
| 大森 | おおもり oomori | large forest |
| 森羅万象 | しんらばんしょう shinrabanshou | all things in nature; the whole creation |
| 森林公園 | しんりんこうえん shinrinkouen | forest park |
| 森林浴 | しんりんよく shinrin'yoku | forest bathing; forest therapy; peaceful walk through the woods for health benefits |
See also: Chinese symbol for “forest”.
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