Orientation and almost complex structures

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Let $(M,\omega)$ be a symplectic manifold. Define $J(M)=\{\text{smooth almost complex structures compatible with the orientation of M}\}$.

That specific definition gives me a few things to think. How does an almost complex structure induce an orientation? If it doesn't naturally induce a orientation how do i know it is compatible? Are there other definitions of compatibility in that sense?

I know that $[\omega^n]$ induces a volume form and that if there exists a almost complex structure on $M$, $M$ is orientable.