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In Japanese, 松竹梅 (shō-chiku-bai) literally means “pine–bamboo–plum.” As is often the case for course meals in certain restaurants, on sake menus, or bento sets, shō-chiku-bai is often used instead of “gold–silver–bronze.”

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Real Gaijin is grateful for your support, which is equivalent to the cost of one coffee per month at our favorite coffee shop. It's the perfect place to write another article!  In Japanese, 松竹梅 (shō-chiku-bai) literally means “pine–bamboo–plum.” As is often the case for course meals in certain restaurants, on sake menus, or bento sets, shō-chiku-bai is often used instead of “gold–silver–bronze.”

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Real Gaijin realizes that you have committed to contributing a substantial amount to help offset the cost of developing new, engaging content. Rest assured that we will put your generous donation to good use every month.  In Japanese, 松竹梅 (shō-chiku-bai) literally means “pine–bamboo–plum.” As is often the case for course meals in certain restaurants, on sake menus, or bento sets, shō-chiku-bai is often used instead of “gold–silver–bronze.”

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