also: さくらばな
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.
The cherry blossoms were in full bloom in the mountain valley.
Blown by the wind, the cherry blossom petals quietly scatter.
We talked with friends beneath the cherry blossoms.
riot of cherry blossoms
Standard kanji spelling; the reading おうか is the most common.
Alternate reading; less common than おうか.
Compound of 桜 (cherry) and 花 (flower). The reading おうか is the on'yomi, while さくらばな is a kun'yomi compound reading.