Pine in Japanese
"pine" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
松
shou
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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pine tree
Reading: shou
8 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Composed of tree and public. Public tree.
What it carries
Pine-bamboo-plum, longevity, evergreen. Represents permanence.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for pine?
The most common kanji for "pine" is 松, read as shou. It means pine tree. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 松 have?
松 has 8 strokes.