This is the 1857th most frequent Japanese word.

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Pine tree.


松 refers here to 'pine tree', describing the type of tree planted in the garden.

この庭には美しい松の木が植えられています。

There are beautiful pine trees planted in this garden.


松 is part of '門松' (kadomatsu), a traditional Japanese decoration using pine.

正月に門松を飾るのは日本の伝統です。

Decorating with kadomatsu during the New Year is a Japanese tradition.


松 appears as part of a proper noun, '松本' (Matsumoto), which is a surname common in Japan.

彼の名前は松本です。

His name is Matsumoto.