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桜
桜 (readings: おう, さくら; Japanese kanji) means “cherry blossom”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 桜の木 (cherry tree).
What does 桜 mean?
| Kanji | 桜 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | cherry blossom |
| Readings | おう, さくら |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 桜
桜 is read おう or さくら depending on the word.
Example words with 桜
| Example | 桜の木 (cherry tree) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14