What is hayashi in japanese?

林 (Hayashi) is a common Japanese surname. It means "woods" or "forest" in Japanese. The Hayashi family may have originated from a place where there were many trees or a large forest. There are many famous people with the Hayashi surname in Japan, including musicians, athletes, and politicians. Additionally, "hayashi" can also refer to a type of Japanese music ensemble that is traditionally played during festival and procession events. The musical style is characterized by the use of drums, flutes, taiko drums, and other percussion instruments.