sakura

[sah-koo-ruh]

noun

Japanese.

plural

sakura 

1. a tree, especially a cherry tree, that is densely covered with blossoms during its flowering time.

2. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sakura¹

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

Example Sentences

The garden's Freddie Mercury roses - a hybrid named in honour of the flamboyant frontman - will sit beside a Sakura cherry tree that was bought following crowdfunding by 185 of Queen's Japanese fans.

From BBC

The photographer, who lives in Harrogate, says she visited the country for sakura season and has spotted visual similarities in her local park.

From BBC

"In recent years it has attracted lots of Japanese tourists celebrating the importance of the blossom, which is known by them as sakura."

From BBC

Sakura season in Japan attracts millions of tourists a year - but a UK spa town's residents argue a 6,000-mile flight isn't required to witness spectacular blooms.

From BBC

There are also the sakura pink Awayuki strawberries from Mie Prefecture, which are available for $128 per pack.

From Salon