門松
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Japanese[edit]
| Kanji in this term | |
|---|---|
| 門 | 松 |
| かど Grade: 2 |
まつ Grade: 4 |
| kun’yomi | |
Etymology[edit]
Compound of 門 (kado, “gate”) + 松 (matsu, “pine”).[1][2]
Although the term literally means just gate pine, bamboo became part of the traditional design starting from roughly the Kamakura or Muromachi periods. Compare the symbolism of the evergreen pine Christmas tree as a representation of life in the midst of winter.
Pronunciation[edit]
- (Tokyo) かどまつ [kàdóꜜmàtsù] (Nakadaka – [2])[2]
- (Tokyo) かどまつ [kàdómátsú] (Heiban – [0])[2]
- IPA(key): [ka̠do̞ma̠t͡sɨᵝ]
Noun[edit]
- a traditional decoration placed in pairs in front of homes in celebration of New Years
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References[edit]
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- Japanese terms spelled with 門 read as かど
- Japanese terms spelled with 松 read as まつ
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- Japanese terms spelled with fourth grade kanji
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