Translation and Meaning of: 桜 - sakura
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 桜 (sakura) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sakura
Kana: さくら
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: Cherry Blossom; Cherry tree
Meaning in English: cherry blossom;cherry tree
Definition: A tree that blooms pink and white flowers in the spring, a representative flower of Japan.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
Explanation and Etymology - (桜) sakura
桜 is a Japanese word that means "cherry blossom". It is composed of the kanji 桜, which represents the cherry blossom tree itself. The word is often associated with spring in Japan, when cherry blossoms bloom and create a spectacularly beautiful scenery. The etymology of the word dates back to the Nara period (710-794), when the word was written as "sakura" in hiragana. It is believed that the word originated from the verb "saku", which means "to bloom". The word 桜 is often used in place names, such as parks, streets, and train stations, as well as in personal names.How to Write in Japanese - (桜) sakura
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (桜) sakura:
How do you say Cherry Blossom; Cherry tree In japanese?
There are different ways of expressing the idea of "Cherry Blossom; Cherry tree" in the Japanese language.
A way of saying "Cherry Blossom; Cherry tree" é "(桜) sakura".
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
さくら; チェリー; 櫻; 樱花
Words related to: 桜
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: ピンク
Romaji: pinku
Meaning:
pink
Kana: はなびら
Romaji: hanabira
Meaning:
(flower petal
Kana: はなみ
Romaji: hanami
Meaning:
Cherry flower visualization; Flower Visualization
Words with the same pronunciation: さくら sakura
Example Sentences - (桜) sakura
Below are some example sentences:
桜が咲く春は美しいです。
Sakura ga saku haru wa utsukushii desu
The spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom is beautiful.
The spring when the cherry blossoms are in bloom are beautiful.
- 桜 (さくら) - cherry tree
- が - subject particle
- 咲く (さく) - bloom
- 春 (はる) - spring
- は - topic particle
- 美しい (うつくしい) - Gorgeous beautiful
- です - polite way of being
至る所に桜が咲いている。
Muguru tokoro ni sakura ga saite iru
Cherry blossoms are blooming everywhere.
Cherry blossoms are blooming everywhere.
- 至る所に - means "everywhere" or "everywhere". It is made up of the kanji 至る (itaru), which means "to reach" or "to attain", and 所 (tokoro), which means "place". It's a common expression in Japanese.
- 桜が - means "the cherry trees are". 桜 (sakura) is the Japanese word for "cherry tree" and is an important symbol of Japanese culture. The kanji が (ga) is a particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 咲いている - means "blooming" or "in flower". It is made up of the kanji 咲く (saku), which means "to bloom", and ている (teiru), which is a conjugation of the verb いる (iru), which indicates a continuous state or action. It is a common expression to describe flowers in Japanese.
最も美しい花は桜です。
Saikō mo utsukushii hana wa sakura desu
The most beautiful flower is the cherry tree.
The most beautiful flower is cherry flowers.
- 最も - more
- 美しい - beautiful
- 花 - flower
- は - é
- 桜 - cherry tree
- です - is (polite way of putting it)
春は桜の季節です。
Haru wa sakura no kisetsu desu
Spring is cherry blossom season.
Spring is cherry blossom season.
- 春 (haru) - spring
- は (wa) - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 桜 (sakura) - cherry tree
- の (no) - grammatical particle that indicates possession or relationship between two words
- 季節 (kisetsu) - season
- です (desu) - verb "to be" in the present tense
所々に桜の花が咲いている。
Tokoro tokoro ni sakura no hana ga saite iru
The cherry blossoms are blooming here and there.
Cherry blossoms are blooming in some places.
- 所々に - indica que algo está espalhado ou distribuído em vários lugares
- 桜の花が - Cherry blossoms
- 咲いている - estão florescendo
Other words of the same type: noun
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