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1.
[n]
pine, bamboo and plum (an auspicious grouping)
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2.
[n]
high, middle and low (ranking); top, middle and bottom; upper, medium, lower; first, second and third (class)
— from 松 down to 梅
Kanji in this word
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松
pine tree
On: ショウ (shou)
Kun: まつ (matsu)
8 strokes · Grade 4 · JLPT N1
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竹
bamboo
On: チク (chiku)
Kun: たけ (take)
6 strokes · Grade 1 · JLPT N2
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梅
plum
On: バイ (bai)
Kun: うめ (ume)
10 strokes · Grade 4 · JLPT N1