noun
cherry tree east of the southern stairs of the Hall for State Ceremonies (Heian Palace)
Historical term referring to a specific cherry tree in the Heian Palace, often paired with 右近の橘 (the tachibana tree on the west side). Used mainly in descriptions of Heian court ceremonies and architecture.
紫宸殿の南階の東には左近の桜が植えられていた。
The cherry tree of the Left Guard was planted east of the southern stairs of the Hall for State Ceremonies.
左近の桜と右近の橘は、平安宮の儀式で重要な役割を果たした。
The cherry tree of the Left Guard and the tachibana tree of the Right Guard played important roles in ceremonies at the Heian Palace.