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松
松 (readings: しょう, まつ; Japanese kanji) means “pine tree”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 松林 (pine forest).
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庭に松の木がある。
にわにまつのきがある。There is a pine tree in the garden.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 松 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pine tree |
| Readings | しょう, まつ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 松林 (pine forest) |
How to read 松
松 is read しょう or まつ depending on the word.
Words with 松
- 松林rừng thông
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Updated: 2026-08-09