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松竹梅 【しょうちくばい】
- [n] pine, bamboo and plum (an auspicious grouping)
- [n] high, middle and low (ranking); top, middle and bottom; upper, medium, lower; first, second and third (class)
Kanji in this word:
Kanji | Meanings | On Readings | Kun Readings | Grade |
---|---|---|---|---|
松 | Pine Tree | ショウ | まつ | 4 |
竹 | Bamboo | チク | たけ | 1 |
梅 | Plum | バイ | うめ | 4 |