Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Pine tree

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Kanji Story

Imagine a tall and majestic pine tree. Its branches reach up towards the sky, representing strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '松' is categorized as an N1 level kanji, but it has relatively lower frequency in JLPT materials. However, it's still important to familiarize yourself with its readings and meanings as it can appear in certain contexts related to nature and culture.

Example Sentences

• 日本の国花は桜ではなく、松です。

  The national flower of Japan is not cherry blossom, it's the pine tree.

  にほんのこっかはさくらではなく、まつです。

  Nihon no kokka wa sakura dewa naku, matsu desu.

  Pronunciation

• 松の木の下で過ごすのはとてもリラックスできます。

  Spending time under a pine tree is very relaxing.

  まつのきのしたですごすのはとてもりらっくすできます。

  Matsu no ki no shita de sugosu no wa totemo rirakkusu dekimasu.

  Pronunciation

• 松竹梅は日本の伝統的な象徴的な意味があります。

  Pine, bamboo, and plum represent traditional symbols in Japan.

  しょうちくばいはにほんのでんとうてきなしょうちょうてきないみがあります。

  Shouchikubai wa Nihon no dentouteki na shouchouteki na imi ga arimasu.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '松' is less common compared to other N1 level kanji. However, it might appear in vocabulary related to nature or traditional Japanese symbols.
• Pay attention to the difference between '松' (matsu) meaning 'pine tree', and '末' (matsu) meaning 'end' or 'tip'.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '松' is sometimes used in Japanese surnames, symbolizing the family's association with nature or a sense of strength and endurance.