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Meanings
1
Refers to the tree itself, often in contexts like gardening, landscaping, or describing scenery.
I planted a cherry tree in the garden.
2
cherry wood
Refers to the wood of the cherry tree, used in carpentry, furniture, or crafts.
This desk is made of cherry wood.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉に桜木を植えるto plant a cherry tree at a place
I planted a cherry tree in the garden.
- 桜木で〈物〉を作るto make something out of cherry wood
This furniture is made from cherry wood.
Expressions
- 花は桜木、人は武士the best flowers are cherry blossoms, the best people are samurai