• 松まつ — pine tree
• 松林まつばやし — pine forest
• 松葉まつば — pine needles
• 松竹梅しょうちくばい — pine, bamboo, and plum (symbol of ranking)
• 松明たいまつ — torch
• 門松かどまつ — New Year's pine decoration

The 松 (まつ) tree symbolizes longevity and strength in Japanese culture. You'll often see 松 featured in traditional art, garden design, and as a decorative element during New Year celebrations.

It’s one of the "Sho-Chiku-Bai" trio — pine, bamboo, and plum — used to denote good fortune and rank in traditional settings.

庭にわに 松まつの木きが 植うえてあります。
A pine tree is planted in the garden.

正月しょうがつに 門松かどまつを 飾かざります。
We decorate with pine branches for New Year.

The kun-yomi まつ is the most common reading and is used when referring to pine trees in real-world context. The on-yomi ショウ appears mostly in compound words like 松林 (pine forest) and 松竹梅.