竹林
also: たけばやし
Meanings
1
bamboo thicket; bamboo grove
Refers to a dense stand of bamboo, often found in natural settings, gardens, or as a scenic feature.
The bamboo groves in Kyoto are popular with tourists.
There is a small bamboo thicket behind the hill.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉を竹林が囲むfor a bamboo grove to surround a place
The old temple is surrounded by a bamboo grove.
- 竹林を散策するto stroll through a bamboo grove
Many tourists stroll through the bamboo groves in Kyoto.
- 竹林が広がるfor a bamboo grove to stretch out/spread
A bamboo grove spreads out at the foot of the mountain.