Kanji

What does the kanji 森 mean?

森 means forest. On'yomi シン. Kun'yomi もり.

Quick facts
On'yomiシン
Kun'yomiもり
Strokes12
Main radical木
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi シンKun'yomi もり
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

forest

Memory hook

Three trees (木) packed close together — FOREST.

Main radical

木tree 4 strokes

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

  • 森もりforest
  • 森林しんりんforest, woodland

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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