JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
林 — grove
- Reading
- リン・はやし
- Meaning
- grove; forest
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
林 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is リン・はやし and it means grove; forest. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
林 appears in everyday japanese words such as 林 (woods), 林業 (forestry) and 山林 (mountain forest).
Japanese words containing 林
Frequently asked questions
What does 林 mean in Japanese?
林 means grove; forest in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 林 read?
林 is read リン・はやし. Reading it inside real words — 林 and 林業 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 林 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 林 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 林 in a word?
A common word containing 林 is 林 (はやし) — "woods". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 林 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 林 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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