A large area densely covered with trees; a forest.
週末に森を散歩して、鳥の声を聞いた。
I walked in the forest over the weekend and heard birdsong.
登山道はやがて深い森の中へ続いていた。
The trail eventually led into a deep forest.
この地域は昔から森が豊かで、野生動物も多い。
This area has long had rich forests and many wild animals.
A sacred grove around a shrine (shrine grove); often written using the character 杜.
この神社の鎮守の杜は古くから地元の人に守られてきた。
The shrine's sacred grove has been protected by local people since ancient times.
祭りのときには杜の周りで伝統行事が行われる。
During festivals, traditional events are held around the shrine grove.