桜

• 読み: さくら
• ローマ字: sakura
• 漢字の分解: 桜 (ou/sakura) — cherry blossom, cherry tree
• 発音: /sa.kɯ.ɾa/

意味

Cherry blossom; cherry tree. Japan's most iconic flowering tree and cultural symbol.

A noun representing both the cherry tree and its blossoms. Central to Japanese culture and identity — 花見 (hanami, cherry blossom viewing) is a beloved spring tradition. Cherry blossoms symbolize the beauty and transience of life (mono no aware). The blooming season is tracked nationally as 桜前線 (cherry blossom front).

例文

1. 公園の桜がきれいに咲いている。
2. 桜の季節に日本を訪れたい。
3. 桜の花びらが風で舞っていた。

使い方ガイド

場面: seasons, nature, culture

トーン: warm

起源と歴史

The kanji 桜 combines 木 (tree) and a phonetic component. The older form 櫻 included 嬰 (necklace of shells), possibly alluding to the garland-like clusters of blossoms adorning the tree.

文化的背景

時代: Ancient

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal