noun

  1. pine tree (Pinus spp.).
  2. highest (of a three-tier ranking system).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
まつ
 
 
マツ

Contained Kanji Breakdown

pine tree
まつ ショウ ま (4th, N1)
tree, wood
き モク こ- (1st, N5)
public, prince, official
コウ おおやけ ク (2nd, N4)
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ や はっ (1st, N5)
I, myself, katakana mu radical (no. 28)
シ ボウ ム (Kentei 1)