松しょう柏はく

noun

evergreen tree; conifer

Refers to evergreen trees, especially pines and cypresses, as a category. Often used in literary or poetic contexts.

• 松しょう柏はくは冬ふゆでも緑みどりを保たもつ。

  Pines and cypresses stay green even in winter.

noun

pine and cypress

Specifically refers to the two types of trees, pine and cypress, often symbolizing steadfastness.

• 庭にわに松しょう柏はくを植うえた。

  I planted a pine and a cypress in the garden.

noun

constancy; faithfulness; duty

Figurative use derived from the evergreen nature of pines and cypresses, symbolizing unwavering loyalty or steadfastness. Rare in modern Japanese.

• 彼かれの松しょう柏はくの節せっ操そうは皆みなの模も範はんだった。

  His unwavering integrity, like that of pine and cypress, was a model for everyone.