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
直径
A1The distance from one side of a circle to the other, passing through the center point. It is a fundamental measurement used in geometry and daily life to describe the size of round objects like plates or pipes.
面積
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濃度
A1The degree to which a substance is contained within a solution or mixture, or the depth of color and thickness of a liquid. It is commonly used in scientific, culinary, and environmental contexts to describe how strong or weak a solution is.
鹿
A1A four-legged herbivorous mammal known for its antlers and graceful movement. In Japan, they are particularly famous for roaming freely in areas like Nara Park where they are considered sacred.
鷲
A1A large, powerful bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and soaring flight. In Japanese, it specifically refers to larger raptors, often serving as a symbol of strength and majesty.
鷹
A1A hawk is a bird of prey known for its sharp eyesight, curved beak, and powerful talons. In Japanese culture, it is often used as a symbol of nobility, strength, and keen perception.
鯨
A1A large marine mammal that breathes air through a blowhole and lives in the ocean. In Japanese, it refers to all types of whales, often seen as symbols of nature's vastness.
粒子
A1A very small piece or bit of matter, such as a grain of sand, a speck of dust, or a microscopic unit like an atom or molecule. It is commonly used in scientific contexts to describe the fundamental components of a substance or in photography to describe the grain of an image.
電子
A1Refers to an electron in a scientific context or, more commonly, signifies that something is digital or electronic. It is frequently used as a prefix to describe modern technology replacements for traditional items like books or money.
中性子
A1A neutron is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom that carries no electric charge. It has a mass slightly larger than that of a proton and is essential for the stability of atomic nuclei.
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