1An evergreen conifer of the pine family; used for garden trees, New Year's kadomatsu decorations, and bonsai — traditionally considered an auspicious tree in Japan.
玄関に門松を飾って新年を迎えた。
We decorated the entrance with kadomatsu pine decorations to welcome the New Year.
庭の松の木は祖父が植えたものだ。
The pine tree in the garden was planted by my grandfather.
松の葉は冬でも緑を保つ。
Pine needles stay green even in winter.
盆栽教室で松の剪定の仕方を習った。
I learned how to prune a pine bonsai at a bonsai class.
2In the traditional three-tier ranking "matsu–take–ume," "matsu" marks the highest or most premium tier.
お弁当は松・竹・梅の三種類あり、松がいちばん豪華だ。
The bento comes in three grades — matsu, take, and ume — and matsu is the most extravagant.
記念日なので、思い切って松のコースを注文した。
Since it was our anniversary, I splurged and ordered the top "matsu" course.