かんひざくら

noun

Taiwan cherry; winter cherry tree

Refers to the tree species Prunus campanulata, known for its early, vivid pink blossoms. Often written in katakana as カンヒザクラ.

See also: ヒカンザクラ

• 沖おき縄なわでは、カンヒザクラが一いち月がつに咲さき始はじめる。

  In Okinawa, the Taiwan cherry trees start blooming in January.

• 寒かん緋ひ桜ざくらは、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.