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林
林 (readings: りん, はやし; Japanese kanji) means “woods / grove”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 林道 (forest path).
What does 林 mean?
| Kanji | 林 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | woods / grove |
| Readings | りん, はやし |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 林
林 is read りん or はやし depending on the word.
Example words with 林
| Example | 林道 (forest path) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14