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Cultural Context
Etymology
Two trees for place where trees stand. Grove.
Symbolism
Grove, forest, agriculture and forestry. Represents natural gathering.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Deep in the forest
Games
ピクミン
Pikmin(2001)
Developer: Nintendo
Action strategy exploring 'woods' and forests.
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Four-Character Compounds
酒池肉林
しゅちにくりん
sumptuous feast; debauch; sumptuous feast
風林火山
ふうりんかざん
as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain; as fast as the wind, as quiet as the forest, as daring as fire, and immovable as the mountain
竹林七賢
ちくりんのしちけん
Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove; group of 3rd-century Qingtan scholars, writers, and musicians; Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 林 mean in Japanese?
林 means grove, forest.
How do you read 林?
On'yomi: リン (RIN). Kun'yomi: はやし (hayashi).
How many strokes does 林 have?
林 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 林 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 林 (grove, forest) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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