1.
jungle
A dense tropical forest with thick vegetation.
ジャングル is a loanword from English 'jungle,' referring to dense tropical forests.
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Usage
Japanese synonyms
Cultural note
Popular in media titles and expressions. The word evokes adventure and wild nature, often used in children's media and nature documentaries.
Related Words
Synonym:
密林 (dense forest (literary))
Synonym:
熱帯雨林 (tropical rainforest)
Related:
森 (forest)
Related:
熱帯林 (tropical forest)
Compare:
サバンナ (savanna)