"門松" meaning in Japanese

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Noun

IPA: [ka̠do̞ma̠t͡sɨᵝ] Forms: 門松 [canonical] (ruby: (かど), (まつ)), kadomatsu [romanization]
Etymology: Compound of 門 (kado, “gate”) + 松 (matsu, “pine”). Although the term literally means just gate pine, bamboo became part of the traditional design starting from roughly the Kamakura or Muromachi periods. Compare the symbolism of the evergreen pine Christmas tree as a representation of life in the midst of winter. Etymology templates: {{compound|ja|門|松|sort=かどまつ|t1=gate|t2=pine|tr1=kado|tr2=matsu}} 門 (kado, “gate”) + 松 (matsu, “pine”) Head templates: {{ja-noun|かどまつ}} 門(かど)松(まつ) • (kadomatsu)
  1. a traditional decoration placed in pairs in front of homes in celebration of New Years Wikipedia link: Kadomatsu, ja:大辞林, ja:松村明, ja:門松 Related terms: お正月 (oshōgatsu) (ruby: 正月(しょうがつ)) (english: New Years), 松竹梅: pine (shōchikubai), bamboo, and plum (english: as auspicious symbols)

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