Definition of 松竹梅 (しょうちくばい)
しょうちくばい
松竹梅
しょうちくばい
shouchikubai
Common word
noun
1.
pine, bamboo and plum (an auspicious grouping)
See also:歳寒三友
2.
high, middle and low (ranking), top, middle and bottom, upper, medium, lower, first, second and third (class)(from 松 down to 梅)
Related Kanji
| 松 | pine tree |
| 竹 | bamboo |
| 梅 | plum |