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林

林 — grove, forest

Learn the correct stroke order for 林 (grove), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 18 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)リンrin
Kun'yomi (訓読み)はやしhayashi
Strokes8
Radical木
Frequency#656
Meaningsgrove, forest

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

山林さんりんmountain forest; forest on a mountain; forest landnoun
松林まつばやしpine forestnoun
植林しょくりんafforestationnoun
森林しんりんforest; woodsnoun
竹林ちくりんbamboo thicket; bamboo grovenoun
農林のうりんagriculture and forestrynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 林 (grove) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 木.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 林 is #656, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

山林さんりん — mountain forest; forest on a mountain; forest land
松林まつばやし — pine forest
植林しょくりん — afforestation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 林 have?

The kanji 林 (grove) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 林?

林 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 林 mean?

林 means: grove, forest. On'yomi readings: リン. Kun'yomi readings: はやし.

What JLPT level is 林?

林 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.