森林
A large area of land covered with a thick growth of trees and underbrush. In Japanese, this term is more formal and technical than the common word 'mori', often used when discussing ecology or geography.
Exemples
3 sur 5公園の隣に小さな森林があります。
There is a small forest next to the park.
私たちは森林の保護に努めています。
We are striving to protect the forests.
森林浴って、本当に気持ちいいよね。
Forest bathing feels really good, doesn't it?
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
The kanji for 'shin' (森) has three trees, and 'rin' (林) has two trees. Together, five trees represent a massive amount of trees—a forest!
Quiz rapide
地球の___を守るために、リサイクルをしましょう。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 森林
Exemples
公園の隣に小さな森林があります。
everydayThere is a small forest next to the park.
私たちは森林の保護に努めています。
formalWe are striving to protect the forests.
森林浴って、本当に気持ちいいよね。
informalForest bathing feels really good, doesn't it?
森林伐採は地球温暖化の主な原因の一つです。
academicDeforestation is one of the main causes of global warming.
当社は森林再生プロジェクトを支援しています。
businessOur company supports forest restoration projects.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
森林浴
Forest bathing (therapeutic relaxation in a forest)
森林限界
Timberline (the edge of the habitat where trees are capable of growing)
森林資源
Forest resources
Souvent confondu avec
Mori is the general, everyday word for a forest, while Shinrin is more academic, formal, or used in compound words.
Hayashi usually refers to a smaller grove of trees, often one that is man-made or managed.
Notes d'usage
Use 'shinrin' when discussing environmental issues, geography, or in official documents. For casual storytelling or daily conversation (e.g., 'I went into the woods'), 'mori' is usually preferred.
Erreurs courantes
Beginners often use 'shinrin' in casual speech when 'mori' would sound more natural. Also, remember that 'shinrin' is a noun and usually requires 'no' to modify other nouns.
Astuce mémo
The kanji for 'shin' (森) has three trees, and 'rin' (林) has two trees. Together, five trees represent a massive amount of trees—a forest!
Origine du mot
A Sino-Japanese compound (Kango) combining 'shin' (mori/forest) and 'rin' (hayashi/woods).
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Japan is approximately 67% forest, and the concept of 'Shinrin-yoku' (forest bathing) was coined by the Japanese government in the 1980s to encourage healthy living.
Quiz rapide
地球の___を守るために、リサイクルをしましょう。
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : 森林
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
協力
A1Cooperation or collaboration where two or more people combine their efforts to achieve a common goal. It is used in both personal and professional settings to describe working together as a team or providing assistance.
提案
A1A suggestion or proposal of a plan or idea for others to consider. It is used in both casual conversations and professional meetings to introduce a potential course of action.
輸出
A1The act of sending goods or services produced in one country to another country for sale or trade. In Japanese, it functions as a noun and a suru-verb, representing the 'exit' of products from a domestic market.
輸入
A1The act of bringing goods, services, or materials into a country from abroad for sale or use. In Japanese, it functions as a noun or can be combined with 'suru' to become a verb meaning 'to import'.
資源
A1Shigen refers to valuable materials or assets, such as natural minerals, energy sources, or human talent, that can be used for production or survival. It is widely used in economics, environmental science, and daily life to describe both raw materials and abstract wealth.
保護
A1The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, damage, or loss by providing care or creating boundaries. It is a versatile term in Japanese used for social welfare, environmental conservation, and digital security.
観察
A1Observation is the act of watching someone or something carefully in order to gain information or understand a process. It is frequently used in scientific studies, nature analysis, and describing the act of paying close attention to details.
競争
A1Kyousou refers to the act of competing or vying with others to achieve a goal, win a prize, or establish superiority. It is a versatile term used in sports, business, and academics to describe both structured contests and general rivalry.
拡大
A1The act of making something larger in size, scale, or scope. It is frequently used for physical enlargement (like a photo) or abstract growth (like a business or a problem).
製造
A1The process of making or producing goods, typically on a large scale using machinery. It refers specifically to industrial manufacturing rather than making things by hand on a small scale.
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