Translation of Japanese word "森" to English
森
もり
[mori]
IPA: /mori/
Meaning
NounA dense uncultivated tract of trees and undergrowth, larger than woods.
How to use
森 (mori) — 'forest / woods'. 深い森 — deep forest. 森林 (shinrin) — woodland. (More dense than 林 - hayashi).
🇬🇧 English
forest / woods
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 森
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): もり
Romaji Transcription: mori
Example Sentences
森は綺麗です。
もりはきれいです。
The forest is beautiful.
私たちは森で散歩しました。
わたしたちはもりでまいりました。
We went for a walk in the forest.
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The Japanese word "森" means "forest / woods" in English.
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The word "森" is read as "もり" (mori). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A place to enjoy nature's scenery.".
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