noun
winter pine; pine enduring winter cold
Literary or poetic term for a pine tree that withstands the winter cold, often symbolizing steadfastness.
寒松は雪の中でも緑を保つ。
The winter pine stays green even in the snow.
noun
person of unwavering principles
Figurative extension: a person who remains steadfast and does not compromise their principles, like a pine enduring winter.
彼はまさに寒松のような人物だ。
He is truly a person like a winter pine—unwavering in his principles.