桜花
also: さくらばな
Meanings
1
A slightly literary or formal term for cherry blossoms, often used in poetry, names, or elevated contexts. In everyday speech, 桜 (さくら) is more common.
The season of cherry blossoms in full bloom has arrived.
This park is known as a famous spot for cherry blossoms.
Usage patterns
- 桜花が咲くcherry blossoms bloom
The cherry blossoms were in full bloom in the mountain valley.
- 桜花が散るcherry blossom petals fall/scatter
Blown by the wind, the cherry blossom petals quietly scatter.
- 桜花の下でunder the cherry blossoms
We talked with friends beneath the cherry blossoms.