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Chinese
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pine
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flat; level; equal flat; level; equal; to make the same score; to tie; to draw; calm; peaceful |
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松
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平
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松
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平
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Pronunciation
Proper noun
松平
- An orthographic borrowing of the Japanese surname 松平, Matsudaira
Japanese
Etymology
From 松 (matsu, “pine tree”) + 平 (taira, “plain”).
The surname comes from their origin from the historical township of Matsudaira in Mikawa Province.
Proper noun
松平 • (Matsudaira)
- a placename, especially of a district in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture
- a surname, especially the older name for the Tokugawa before their rise to power during the Edo period