also: はくばい
noun
white plum blossoms; white-blossomed plum tree
Refers to the white flowers of the Japanese plum (ume) tree, or the tree itself when in bloom. Often associated with early spring.
庭の白梅が満開だ。
The white plum blossoms in the garden are in full bloom.
白梅の香りが春の訪れを感じさせる。
The scent of white plum blossoms makes me feel the arrival of spring.
Compound of 白 (しら, 'white') + 梅 (うめ, 'plum'). The reading しらうめ is a kun'yomi compound; はくばい is the on'yomi reading.