松平

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Chinese[edit]

pine
 
flat; level; equal
flat; level; equal; to make the same score; to tie; to draw; calm; peaceful
trad. (松平)
simp. #(松平)

Pronunciation[edit]


Proper noun[edit]

松平

  1. An orthographic borrowing of the Japanese surname 松平, Matsudaira

Japanese[edit]

Kanji in this term
まつ
Grade: 4
たいら > だいら
Grade: 3
kun’yomi

Etymology[edit]

From (matsu, pine tree) +‎ (taira, plain).

The surname comes from their origin from the historical township of Matsudaira in Mikawa Province.

Proper noun[edit]

(まつ)(だいら) (Matsudaira

  1. a placename, especially of a district in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture
  2. a surname, especially the older name for the Tokugawa before their rise to power during the Edo period