cherry tree; cherry fruit
Refers to cherry trees and their fruit, especially sweet cherry (Prunus avium) or Nanking cherry (Prunus tomentosa). Often used in botanical or culinary contexts.
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
These cherries are sweet and delicious.
Cherry Blossom Festival; Dazai Osamu's memorial day
Compound of 桜 (sakura, 'cherry blossom') and 桃 (momo, 'peach'), referring to a fruit-bearing cherry tree. The reading おうとう is the on'yomi of the characters.