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forest, woods
A large area covered with trees and undergrowth.
森林 is a formal term for forest or woodland.
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More formal than 森. Used in news, academic, and environmental contexts.
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森 (casual)
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林 (grove, small forest)
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山林 (mountain forest)
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草原 (grassland, prairie)
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雨林 (rainforest)
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熱帯雨林 (tropical rainforest)
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密林 (dense forest)
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緑地 (green space)