松
まつ
matsu
JLPT N18 strokesKanjiLevel 89 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
松 is the kanji for "Pine tree". Its reading is まつ (matsu). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Pine tree
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Readings
kunまつ/ matsuonしょう/ shou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
木公
Example Sentences
庭に植えた松は、夏の日差しをやさしく遮ってくれる。
にわにうえたまつは、なつのひざしをやさしくさえぎってくれる。
The pine tree planted in the garden gently blocks the summer sun.
松の香りは、日本人の心に深く根付いている。
まつのかおりは、にほんじんのこころにふかくねづいている。
The scent of pine is deeply rooted in the hearts of Japanese people.
Vocabulary using 松
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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