松

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 松, read まつ, is the name of the pine tree.
• Basic usage: It refers to trees growing in places such as gardens and along the coast.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Place and tree
  • In the example, 庭の松 means the pine tree in the garden.
  • In 松に積もった雪, に marks where the snow has accumulated.