門松
Meanings
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New Year's pine decoration
A traditional Japanese decoration placed in pairs at the entrance of homes or buildings during the New Year period, typically made of pine branches, bamboo, and sometimes plum sprigs.
We decorate the entrance with kadomatsu for the New Year.
Kadomatsu are often made with pine, bamboo, and plum.
Usage patterns
- 門松を立てるto set up a kadomatsu decoration
We set up kadomatsu at the gate before New Year's Day.
- 門松を飾るto display a kadomatsu decoration
A kadomatsu is displayed at the company entrance too.
- 門松を片付けるto take down/put away the kadomatsu
Once the New Year's pine season ends, we take down the kadomatsu.