Grove in Japanese

"grove" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

林

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2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "grove". The most common choice is shown first.

林

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grove, forest

Reading: rin

8 strokes · peaceful, nature

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Where it comes from

Two trees for place where trees stand. Grove.

What it carries

Grove, forest, agriculture and forestry. Represents natural gathering.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for grove?

The most common kanji for "grove" is 林, read as rin. It means grove, forest. Related kanji: 杜 (grove).

How many strokes does 林 have?

林 has 8 strokes.