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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
松=
木公
tree + 公
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of tree and public. Public tree.
Symbolism
Pine-bamboo-plum, longevity, evergreen. Represents permanence.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Under a great tree
Seasonal
Symbolizes New Year as kadomatsu. Matsu-no-uchi is New Year period. Evergreen representing longevity and constancy.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
白砂青松
はくしゃせいしょう
white sands and green pines; beautiful coastal scenery; white sands and green pines
Poetry
和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
誰をかも 知る人にせむ 高砂の 松も昔の 友ならなくに
Poem #34 from Hyakunin Isshu
藤原興風Fujiwara no Okikaze
10th century和歌（百人一首） (Waka (Hyakunin Isshu))
契りきな かたみに袖を しぼりつつ 末の松山 波越さじとは
Poem #42 from Hyakunin Isshu
清原元輔Kiyohara no Motosuke
10th centuryFrequently Asked Questions
What does 松 mean in Japanese?
松 means pine tree.
How do you read 松?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: まつ (matsu).
How many strokes does 松 have?
松 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 木 (tree).
Is 松 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 松 (pine tree) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.