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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).
What does 松 mean?
| Kanji | 松 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pine tree |
| Readings | しょう, まつ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 松
松 is read しょう or まつ depending on the word.
Example words with 松
| Example | 松林 (pine forest) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14