Japanese

さくら
Meaning: cherry tree; cherry blossom
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

桜

Example sentences

When spring comes, the cherry blossoms in the park reach full bloom and it gets crowded with many people.
今年は桜が早く咲いた
This year, the cherry blossoms bloomed early.
この庭に桜が咲いている
Cherry blossoms are blooming in this garden.
桜という花
A flower called sakura.
春になると、美しい桜の花が開く。
When spring comes, beautiful cherry blossoms open.
桜の花が咲く頃、また会いましょう。
Let's meet again when the cherry blossoms bloom.
春がやってくると、公園の桜が咲き始める。
When spring comes around, the cherry blossoms in the park begin to bloom.
庭の桜が実に見事に咲いている。
The cherry blossoms in the garden are blooming truly splendidly.
春になると、公園の桜が綺麗に咲きます。
When spring comes, the cherry blossoms in the park bloom beautifully.
春がやって来ると、桜が咲き始める。
When spring arrives, cherry blossoms begin to bloom.

Usage Notes

The national flower of Japan, known for its transient beauty.

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