松(まつ)

まつ
noun
pine tree
plant-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 note

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.

Compounds

Related trees

Related Words

Related: 竹(たけ)
Related: 梅(うめ)
Related: 杉(すぎ) (cedar)
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