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ヒカンザクラ (ひかんざくら) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
Taiwan cherry ; bellflower cherry
usually written using kana alone
A species of cherry tree (Prunus campanulata) with deep pink, bell-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring. Often called 'winter cherry' in English contexts.
ヒカンザクラ は 濃こ い ピンク 色いろ の 花はな が 特とく 徴ちょう です 。
The Taiwan cherry is characterized by its deep pink flowers.
Written forms ヒカンザクラ
kana-only spelling
Katakana spelling is common for this plant name; usually written in kana.
緋ひ 寒かん 桜ざくら
Kanji spelling exists but is rarely used; the word is usually written in kana.
Similar words 桜さくら Generic term for cherry blossoms or cherry trees. ヒカンザクラ refers specifically to the Taiwan cherry species.
寒かん 緋ひ 桜ざくら Alternate name for the same tree, using a different reading of the kanji. Less common than ヒカンザクラ.
Etymology The name ヒカンザクラ (緋寒桜) literally means 'scarlet cold cherry,' referring to the deep red-pink flowers that bloom in the cooler season. The exact derivation is uncertain, but the kanji reflect the appearance and blooming period.
