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