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