noun Uncommon

sakura

SA-kuu-ruh

Sakura (noun) means the Japanese cherry tree, or its blossom. Example: “Tourists flock to Tokyo every spring to see the sakura in bloom.”

noun

The Japanese cherry tree, or its blossom.

"Tourists flock to Tokyo every spring to see the sakura in bloom."

"Pink sakura petals drifted across the park."

How to use sakura

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe Japanese cherry blossom tree, famous for its brief, spectacular spring flowering.

Common pairings

sakura season sakura blossoms cherry blossom (sakura) viewing

Word forms

sakura plural, sakuras plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese sakura, "cherry tree."

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for sakura

Jura aura sura Yura Laura Maura shura Miura Ashura kimura Tamura Nomura

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Frequently asked questions

What does “sakura” mean?

The word “sakura” means the Japanese cherry tree, or its blossom. In plain terms, the Japanese cherry blossom tree, famous for its brief, spectacular spring flowering.

How do you pronounce “sakura”?

“Sakura” is pronounced SA-kuu-ruh (/ˈsækʊɹə/ in IPA).

How do you use “sakura” in a sentence?

Here is “sakura” used in a sentence: “Tourists flock to Tokyo every spring to see the sakura in bloom.”

What part of speech is “sakura”?

“Sakura” is a noun.

Where does the word “sakura” come from?

The word “sakura” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese sakura, "cherry tree.".

Is “sakura” a common word?

“Sakura” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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