Woods in Japanese

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

林

hayashi

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

杜

Top pick

woods, grove

Reading: to

7 strokes · nature

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Where it comes from

Composed of tree and earth. Tree of earth.

What it carries

Forest, sake brewer, careless. Represents forest.

Related kanji for "woods"

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for woods?

The most common kanji for "woods" is 杜, read as to. It means woods, grove. Related kanji: 森 (woods).

How many strokes does 杜 have?

杜 has 7 strokes.