How to say 'Pine' in Japanese | 松

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The Japanese word for Pine is 'Matsu', written as 松 in Japanese.'Pine' in hiragana is まつ.

word

松

Meaning

Pine

Reading

まつ

matsu

Kanji

松Pine

Explanation

The Japanese noun '松 (まつ)' refers to a 'pine tree'. Pine trees are evergreen conifers and hold significant cultural and symbolic value in Japan, often associated with longevity and steadfastness. They are commonly found in Japanese gardens and are a popular motif in art and literature. Example sentences: The pine tree is tall「松の木は高い」(まつのきはたかい). We planted a pine tree in the garden「庭に松を植えた」(にわにまつをうえた).

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

3790

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 松

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

松

Meaning

Pine

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