松 Pine

Radical Combination

• 木

  Tree
• 公

  Public

Meaning

Primary

Pine

Alternative

Pine Tree

Mnemonic

When climbing a tree in public, it’s best to choose a pine. Pine trees offer the most coverage, so you’ll be able to hide, even out in public.

Hints

Imagine climbing up a pine tree. The pine needles are prickly, so your hands get pricked as you climb. Smell the pine tree smell and feel the pine sap on your hands.

Readings

On’yomi

しょう

Kun’yomi

まつ

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

In case you fall, someone has laid mats (まつ) out around the base of the pine tree. That way, you’ll land on the mats should something unfortunate happen.

Hints

Picture yourself falling out of this pine tree and onto the mats. The mats are nice and soft so it’s nice. Hear the whoosh of air as you collapse onto the mats.