• 桜花おうか — cherry blossoms in bloom
• 桜前線さくらぜんせん — cherry blossom front (forecast)
• 夜桜よざくら — cherry blossoms at night
• 桜並木さくらなみき — row of cherry trees
• 桜餅さくらもち — sakura rice cake

The radical 木 (tree) shows that 桜 refers to a tree. The right component gives the sound element. 桜 symbolizes not only spring but also the impermanence of life — a cultural concept captured by the fleeting bloom of cherry blossoms.

Cherry blossoms are celebrated in festivals, foods, and literature, making 桜 one of the most culturally significant kanji in Japan.