WEBApr 16, 2024 · 松 まつ • ( matsu ) ← まつ (matu)? a pine tree. a pine branch decorated for the celebration of New Year. the highest rank of a 3-tier ranking system. Coordinate terms: 松, 竹, 梅. ( card games) a suit in 花札 ( hanafuda), representing the month of January. Coordinate terms: 松, 梅, 桜, 藤, 菖蒲, 牡丹, 萩, 芒, 菊, 紅葉 ...