noun
mountain cherry; Cerasus jamasakura
Refers to the species of wild cherry tree native to Japan, often blooming in spring with pale pink flowers.
山桜が満開で、山全体が薄紅色に染まっている。
The mountain cherries are in full bloom, dyeing the whole mountain pale pink.
Standard kanji spelling for mountain cherry.
Katakana spelling often used in botanical contexts or for emphasis.
Generic term for cherry blossoms or cherry trees, while 山桜 specifically refers to the wild mountain cherry species.
Compound of 山 (yama, 'mountain') and 桜 (sakura, 'cherry'), referring to the wild cherry trees found in mountainous areas.