Meaning of 桜 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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桜, 櫻JLPT 3
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Kana Readingさくら
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Romajisakura
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- cherry tree; cherry blossom
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- decoy; fake buyer; shill
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- hired applauder
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- horse meat
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Example Sentences
桜, 櫻, さくら used in context
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The cherry blossoms flutter down whenever the wind blows.
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満開をチョイ過ぎた感はありましたが、それでも、美しい桜を満喫してきました。
They seem a little past their peak, but even so we enjoyed the beautiful cherry blossoms.
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Every year, a festival is held when it is the best time to see the cherry trees.
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My father died when the cherry blossoms were at their best.
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He cut down a cherry tree.
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He cut down that cherry tree.
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