JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
松 — pine tree
- Reading
- ショウ・まつ
- Meaning
- pine tree
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
松 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・まつ and it means pine tree. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
松 appears in everyday japanese words such as 松 (pine tree).
Japanese words containing 松
Frequently asked questions
What does 松 mean in Japanese?
松 means pine tree in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 松 read?
松 is read ショウ・まつ. Reading it inside real words — 松 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 松 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 松 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 松 in a word?
A common word containing 松 is 松 (まつ) — "pine tree". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 松 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 松 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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