若わか松まつ

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Meanings

1

young pine tree

Refers to a pine tree that is still young and small, often used in gardening or poetic contexts.

2

New Year's pine decoration

A traditional decoration made from young pine branches, displayed at entrances during the New Year period as a symbol of longevity and good fortune.

玄げん関かんに若わか松まつを飾かざる。
We decorate the entrance with a New Year's pine arrangement.

Usage99%

Standard kanji spelling for both senses.

わかまつUsage1%

Compound of 若 (waka, 'young') and 松 (matsu, 'pine'). The New Year decoration sense derives from the use of young pine branches as auspicious symbols.