松(まつ)

まつ
noun
pine tree
1. pine tree
An evergreen coniferous tree.
松(まつ)の木(き)が生(は)えている。
Pine trees are growing.
松(まつ)は長寿(ちょうじゅ)の象徴(しょうちょう)だ。
Pine is a symbol of longevity.
庭(にわ)に大(おお)きな松(まつ)の木(き)が一本(いっぽん)立(た)っている。
A large pine tree stands in the garden.

松(まつ) refers to pine trees, evergreen conifers symbolic of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture.

CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE:
Pine is one of the "Three Friends of Winter" (松竹梅(しょうちくばい): pine, bamboo, plum), representing endurance and good fortune.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 松竹梅(しょうちくばい): pine-bamboo-plum (used as ranking: top/middle/basic)
  • 門松(かどまつ): New Year's pine decoration placed at entrances
  • 松茸(まつたけ): matsutake mushroom (prized delicacy)
  • 松林(まつばやし): pine forest
  • 松原(まつばら): pine grove

RELATED TREES:

  • 竹(たけ): bamboo
  • 梅(うめ): plum
  • 杉(すぎ): cedar
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