What does Shohin mean

[reddoggy]

Hi
As a newbie on the forum I am always see the name Shohin but I don`t know what it means, have tried to look it up in the Bonsai Glossary but it is not mentioned, can anybody explain what it means.
Thanks

[Luke308]

It is a size category of bonsai. Japanese term for small bonsai, usually something that can be held in one hand, around 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) high..

[reddoggy]

Thanks Luke for your quick advice
I think KC Poole needs to put it in the glossary.

[witchstreet]

Hey Reddoggy, how you going mate?
Shonin bonsai means "a tiny thing". The basic rules demand that it is not higher than 25cm when measured from the rim of the pot to the top of the tree. You should be able to hold it in one hand and it must express the beauty of a larger tree in minature. Hope this helps.

[Craig]

hi mate , i already started a topic previously, hope it helps you,

viewtopic.php?f=138&t=9345&start=0

[kcpoole]

Thanks Luke for your quick advice
I think KC Poole needs to put it in the glossary.

LOL I woud have thought it was there
it is here tho https://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... nsai_Terms
https://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index.php?title=Shohin

Maybe they should be combined ?
Here is a wiki page on sizes https://www.ausbonsai.com.au/wiki/index. ... nsai_sizes

Ken

[reddoggy]

Sorry KC didn`t know it related to the size of the tree otherwise I would have looked it up that way and then there is always google I suppose, one day I will work out how the forum works until then I will probably ask dumb questions.

[kcpoole]

Sorry KC didn`t know it related to the size of the tree otherwise I would have looked it up that way and then there is always google I suppose, one day I will work out how the forum works until then I will probably ask dumb questions.

No worries,
Actually glad you pointed it out as it was obviousley confusing.
I am Combining both the Glossary and Japanese terms into one Wiki page now to fix it

Ken