Mnemonic
Under a tree, a woman shakes her long hair and cherry blossom petals cascade out by the hundreds. She napped all afternoon beneath the cherry tree, and her dark hair became a soft net catching every falling petal. Now she laughs, showering the ground in pink.
Additional thoughts
Picture the contrast: dark hair releasing pale pink petals. The woman's hair literally holds the cherry blossoms, binding all three radicals into one vivid spring image.Quick recall
A woman shakes hair beneath a tree, releasing a shower of cherry petals.Details
The keyword for 桜 is cherry. This kanji refers specifically to the cherry tree and its blossoms, which hold deep cultural significance in Japan as symbols of beauty, transience, and the fleeting nature of life. The annual blooming of cherry blossoms, known as sakura, is celebrated nationwide and is closely tied to Japanese identity and aesthetics. The kanji is used broadly to refer to both the tree itself and its iconic pink and white flowers.
- On'yomi
- おう、よう
- Kun'yomi
- さくら