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
I planted a Japanese red pine in the garden.
The Japanese red pine has a beautiful reddish trunk.
Standard kanji spelling for this pine species.
Alternate kanji spelling; less common than 雌松.
Katakana spelling, often used in botanical contexts or for clarity.
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.