Sakura
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsækʊɹə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sakura is a noun meaning (Japanese) cherry tree.
Meaning
(Japanese) cherry tree.
More Meanings
- cherry blossom (blossom of the Japanese cherry tree)
- (hanafuda) a card game from Hawaii played with Japanese hanafuda playing cards
Example Sentences
Sakura represent the short-lived beauty of life. Sakura are often depicted in Japanese art and poetry.
On Bandai forest path / two poets walk / with frequent stops. / Blossoms of roses / sakuras, wildflowers / stream from their mouth.
In his hand, he holds a sakura. He plans to give it to his daughter, marking a milestone in her life and protection for the future.
And while the tree is found throughout Asia, its associations with Japan are so strong that in Korea many sakura were removed after the colonial period as an unwanted reminder of the Japanese presence.
Word Forms
- sakuras
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sakaki, cherry, gampi, shirakashi, groundcherry, cherry tree.
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