thick growth; lushness
Describes plants, leaves, or branches growing thickly and luxuriantly. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts.
In summer, the thick growth of trees in the garden is beautiful.
The undergrowth in this forest is incredibly thick.
Alternate kanji spelling, also used for lush growth.
Noun form of the verb 茂る (しげる, 'to grow thickly'), from classical Japanese 茂る (しげる). The kanji 茂 and 繁 both convey lushness and abundance.