森
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Base noun form. Refers to a large area covered with trees, larger than a grove. Used in contexts like 『森を散歩する』 (mori o sanpo suru, 'to take a walk in the forest').
Theme
User and their friend Aoi are planning a weekend hike in a nearby forest. They discuss what to bring and the route.
森
もり
forest
Nature & EnvironmentPlants
Memory Hook
Imagine a dense forest where you see many trees. The word 『森』 (mori, 'forest') sounds like 'more trees' — a forest has more trees than a grove!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『森』 (mori, 'forest') is often associated with Shinto shrines and natural beauty. Many forests are preserved as sacred sites, such as 『明治神宮の森』 (Meiji Jingu no Mori, 'Meiji Shrine Forest') in Tokyo, which was planted to honor Emperor Meiji.
Forms
Base: 森Base noun form. Refers to a large area covered with trees, larger than a grove. Used in contexts like 『森を散歩する』 (mori o sanpo suru, 'to take a walk in the forest').