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tropical rainforest
Dense forest found in tropical regions with high rainfall year-round. Characterized by rich biodiversity and a layered canopy structure.
熱帯雨林が減っている。
Tropical rainforests are declining.
熱帯雨林には多くの生物が生息している。
Many organisms inhabit tropical rainforests.
熱帯雨林の破壊は地球温暖化の原因のひとつだ。
The destruction of tropical rainforests is one cause of global warming.
A compound of 熱帯 (tropics) + 雨林 (rainforest).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 熱帯雨林の保護: protection of tropical rainforests
- 熱帯雨林の破壊: destruction of tropical rainforests
- 熱帯雨林気候: tropical rainforest climate
- 熱帯雨林の伐採: deforestation of tropical rainforests
RELATED TERMS:
- 熱帯: tropics
- 森林: forest (general)
- 密林: dense jungle
- 生態系: ecosystem
USAGE:
Common in environmental studies, geography classes, and news about climate change. The Amazon, Southeast Asia, and Central Africa are the main 熱帯雨林 regions discussed in Japanese media.