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View details →
Top pick
woods, grove
Reading: to
7 strokes · nature
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.