"shochikubai" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: shochikubai [plural]
Etymology: From Japanese 松竹梅 (shōchikubai, literally “pine, bamboo, plum”, from the favorable symbolism of these three plants). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ja|松竹梅|pos=literally “pine, bamboo, plum”, from the favorable symbolism of these three plants|tr=shōchikubai}} Japanese 松竹梅 (shōchikubai, literally “pine, bamboo, plum”, from the favorable symbolism of these three plants) Head templates: {{en-noun|shochikubai}} shochikubai (plural shochikubai)
  1. A combination of pine, bamboo, and plum blossoms, especially associated with the New Year in Japan. Synonyms: shōchikubai [rare]
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