noun
Japanese red pine; Pinus densiflora
A species of pine native to Japan, known for its reddish bark and often used in gardens and bonsai. The name 雌松 (female pine) contrasts with 雄松 (male pine), which refers to the Japanese black pine (Pinus thunbergii).
See also: 赤松
庭に雌松を植えた。
I planted a Japanese red pine in the garden.
雌松は赤みがかった幹が美しい。
The Japanese red pine has a beautiful reddish trunk.
Compound of 雌 (め, female) and 松 (まつ, pine). The name likely arises from a traditional pairing with 雄松 (male pine), though the exact origin is uncertain.