also: はなはさくらぎひとはぶし
the best flowers are cherry blossoms, the best people are samurai
Proverb expressing that just as cherry blossoms are considered the finest among flowers, so are warriors (samurai) the finest among people. Reflects traditional Japanese values.
The saying 'the best flowers are cherry blossoms, the best people are samurai' expresses Japanese aesthetics and the spirit of bushido.
Standard written form of the proverb.
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A traditional Japanese proverb of uncertain origin, reflecting the cultural esteem for cherry blossoms and the samurai class.