Related words 森しん 林りん 森林 is a more common and general word for 'forest', while 樹林 often emphasizes the trees themselves or is used in more technical or literary contexts.
林はやし 林 is a simpler, everyday word for a small wood or grove, whereas 樹林 can imply a larger or denser area of trees.
Word family· 8 mangrove forest
summer green forest
broad-leaved forest; broadleaf forest
evergreen broad-leaved forest; laurel forest
sclerophyll forest; hardwood forest
Show 3 more Show fewer Etymology Compound of 樹 (ju, 'tree') and 林 (rin, 'grove' or 'forest'). The combination reinforces the idea of a stand of trees.
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