Kanji information

MeaningsGrove, Forest
On-yomiりん
Kun-yomiはやし
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN2
Grade1
Frequency656

How to Write 林 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 林 mean?

Grove, Forest

How do you read 林?

On-yomi: りん / Kun-yomi: はやし

How many strokes does 林 have?

8 strokes

林 appears in which JLPT level?

林 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 林 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 1 kanji.

How common is 林 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 656.

Where can I see the stroke order for 林?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 林 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 林?

U+6797

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