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Component Breakdown
森=
木林
tree + 林
Cultural Context
Etymology
Three trees for place with many trees. Forest.
Symbolism
Forest, solemnity, mystery. Represents profundity of nature.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Deep in the forest
Games
どうぶつの森
Animal Crossing(2001)
Developer: Nintendo
Slow-life game living with animals in a village in the 'forest.'
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Four-Character Compounds
森羅万象
しんらばんしょう
all things in nature; the whole creation; all things in nature
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 森 mean in Japanese?
森 means forest, woods.
How do you read 森?
On'yomi: シン (SHIN). Kun'yomi: もり (mori).
How many strokes does 森 have?
森 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 森 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 森 (forest, woods) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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