松 kanji: meaning “pine tree”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N18 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- pine tree
- On'yomi
- ショウ
- Kun'yomi
- まつ
Picture story to remember 松
A tree (木) grows by the public (公) restroom, a fragrant pine tree.
How to write 松: stroke order
松 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 松
- 老松ろうしょうold pine tree
- 松林まつばやしpine forest
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