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Pine


Meaning

Pine, Pine Tree

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.


Reading

まつ

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji, so no need to think too hard.


Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 松の下

    underneath the pine tree

    松の木

    pine tree

    松の葉

    pine needle

Context Sentences

お正月用の松のイラストが完成しました!

The pine tree illustration for New Year's is complete!

松の木から松ぼっくりが落ちてきてわたしの頭に当たった。

A pine cone fell off a pine tree and hit my head.

松を買うのに一時間も待つとは思ってもみなかった。

I didn't expect to wait for an hour just to buy pine.


Kanji Composition