(うりん)

うりん
noun
rainforest
1. rainforest; rain forest
A dense forest found in areas of heavy rainfall, characterized by tall trees and rich biodiversity.
熱帯(ねったい)雨林(うりん)(まも)る。
To protect tropical rainforests.
雨林(うりん)には(おお)くの動植物(どうしょくぶつ)生息(せいそく)している。
Many animals and plants live in the rainforest.
雨林(うりん)伐採(ばっさい)地球(ちきゅう)温暖化(おんだんか)影響(えいきょう)(あた)えている。
Deforestation of rainforests is contributing to global warming.

USAGE:
雨林(うりん) most commonly appears in the compound 熱帯(ねったい)雨林(うりん) (tropical rainforest). It can also be used on its own to refer to any type of rainforest.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 熱帯(ねったい)雨林(うりん) (tropical rainforest)
  • 雨林(うりん)破壊(はかい) (destruction of rainforests)
  • 雨林(うりん)地帯(ちたい) (rainforest zone)