松竹梅

Reading

Kana: しょうちくばい
Romaji: shōchikubai
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

pine, bamboo and plum (together an auspicious grouping)

2

high, middle and low (ranking); top, middle and bottom; upper, medium, lower; first, second and third (class)

Note: from 松 down to 梅

Kanji

Readings: ショウ、 まつ
Meaning: pine tree
Readings: チク、 たけ
Meaning: bamboo
Readings: バイ、 うめ
Meaning: plum