English–Japanese

“cherry blossom” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisakura

Example

春に桜を見ます。haru ni sakura o mi ma su

I see cherry blossoms in spring.

Illustration for 桜 (cherry blossom)

How to say “cherry blossom” in Japanese

“Cherry blossom” in Japanese is 桜 (sakura).

桜 (sakura, "cherry blossom") refers to the cherry tree or its spring flower, especially as a sign of spring in Japan.

Full entry for 桜: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 桜

公園で桜の写真を撮りました。kō en de sakura no sha shin o to ri ma shi ta

I took pictures of cherry blossoms in the park.

Tips for using 桜

  • English distinguishes cherry blossom for the flower from cherry tree for the plant, whereas 桜 (sakura, "cherry blossom") can refer to either.

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