桜【さくら】
Frequency rank: 3,545. – 3,546. (for form サクラ: 2,320. – 2,321.)
- cherry tree; cherry blossom
- fake buyer; paid audience; shill; seat filleralso as 偽客
- hired applauder
- horse meatcolloquialismsee also 桜肉
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 桜【さくら】【サクラ】Frequency rank: 3,545. – 3,546.
- 櫻【さくら】【サクラ】Frequency rank: 34,168. – 34,520.
- さくらFrequency rank: 7,208. – 7,217.
- サクラFrequency rank: 2,320. – 2,321.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- cherry tree; cherry blossom
- fake buyer; paid audience; shill; seat filler
- hired applauder
- horse meat
This meaning refers to the beautiful flowering tree that is highly revered in Japanese culture, often celebrated during the spring when the blossoms bloom. The cherry blossom symbolizes the transient nature of life.
This meaning describes someone who is paid to create the illusion of interest or participation in an event, often to give a false impression of popularity or engagement.
There were many shills in the movie theater, making it look like a popular film.
This usage denotes a person employed to applaud during events, enhancing the perception of success or enjoyment by creating a supportive atmosphere.
This meaning refers to the consumption of horse meat, which can be a delicacy in some cultures, including certain regions of Japan.
Generated collocations (experimental)
さくら桜がさく咲くcherry blossoms bloomさくらのき桜の木cherry treeさくら桜をみる見るto see cherry blossomsさくら桜のはな花cherry blossom flowersさくら桜のきせつ季節cherry blossom seasonさくらなみき桜並木cherry blossom avenueさくらまつり桜祭りcherry blossom festivalさくら桜のとんねるトンネルcherry blossom tunnelとうきょう東京のさくら桜cherry blossoms in Tokyoさくら桜のかおり香りfragrance of cherry blossomsさくら桜をめでる愛でるto admire cherry blossomsさくらもち桜餅sakura rice cakeさくら桜のもと下でぴくにっくピクニックpicnic under the cherry blossoms
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
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The cherry blossoms flutter down whenever the wind blows.
"I'm just popping out on a date, OK?" "Come home by 7, Sakura!"
They seem a little past their peak, but even so we enjoyed the beautiful cherry blossoms.
Every year, a festival is held when it is the best time to see the cherry trees.
My father died when the cherry blossoms were at their best.
The cherry blossom is to Japan what the rose is to England.
We respond to the delicate beauty of the cherry blossoms in the spring moonlight.
We got to Washington in time for the cherry blossoms.
I'm going to meet Mr Yamada at the Sakura Hotel tomorrow at 6 p.m.