年輪
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Noun formed from 『年』 (nen, 'year') + 『輪』 (rin, 'wheel / Ring'). Refers to the rings in a tree trunk that indicate its age. Example: 『木の年輪を数える』 (ki no nenrin o kazoeru, 'count the tree rings').
Theme
User and their friend Miyuki are visiting a botanical garden, looking at a large, old tree and discussing its growth patterns.
年輪
ねんりん
annual tree ring
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Imagine a tree with rings like a 'yearly wheel' — each ring marks a year of growth. 'Year' (年 nen) + 'wheel' (輪 wa) → 年輪 (nenrin, 'annual tree ring').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 年輪 (nenrin, 'annual tree ring') is often used in education and nature studies to teach about tree age and environmental history. It's a common symbol in art and literature representing growth and the passage of time.
Forms
Base: 年輪Noun formed from 『年』 (nen, 'year') + 『輪』 (rin, 'wheel / Ring'). Refers to the rings in a tree trunk that indicate its age. Example: 『木の年輪を数える』 (ki no nenrin o kazoeru, 'count the tree rings').