noun
horse meat; horseflesh
Euphemistic term for horse meat, often used in culinary contexts. The name derives from the pinkish color resembling cherry blossoms.
See also: 馬肉
熊本では桜肉を刺身で食べることもある。
In Kumamoto, horse meat is sometimes eaten as sashimi.
この店の桜肉の煮込みは絶品だ
The stewed horse meat at this restaurant is exquisite.
Direct, neutral term for horse meat. 桜肉 is a euphemistic, culinary term.
From 桜 (sakura, 'cherry blossom') + 肉 (niku, 'meat'), referring to the pinkish color of raw horse meat resembling cherry blossoms. A euphemism used in culinary contexts.