How to Write 林 (grove, forest) — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji 林 (grove, forest) stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (林)
Primary Radical (部首): 木 — き / きへん (tree)
Radical Position: Left (Hen / 偏) (偏 (Hen))
Semantic Theme: Trees, plants, wooden artifacts, and forest nature
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
木 + 木
Two trees side-by-side representing a grove or woodland.
Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using 林
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji 林 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 林?
The Japanese character 林 (grove, forest) has 8 strokes (8画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 8 strokes of 林 interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of 林?
For the Kanji 林 (JLPT N2), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is リン and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is はやし. Its primary English meaning is "grove, forest".
What is the stroke order rule for writing 林?
The Kanji 林 (grove, forest) is written with 8 strokes (JLPT N2). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing 林 interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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