sakura

[ sah-koo-ruh ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, Japanese.

, plural sa·ku·ra.

a tree, especially a cherry tree, that is densely covered with blossoms during its flowering time.
the blossom or blossoms of a tree, especially a cherry tree, that is noted for the beauty of its flowering time:
We playfully try to catch the last of the sakura as they fall and float like pink snowflakes into our open hands.

Origin of sakura¹

First recorded in 1880–85; from Japanese; literally, “cherry tree”

Ume (plum blossom), and Sakura (cherry), were the names of Matsuo's brothers.

The gentlemen of Yedo must needs have their pleasure, so Sakura-ko served at feasts every night.

The wood used is generally that of the cherry-tree, sakura, which has a grain of peculiar evenness and hardness.

The story of Sakura Sogoro, who fell a martyr to the cause of oppressed peasants, has become a classic.

The other day I made a consecrated banner for the grave of little Sakura Maru, your uncle.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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