花は桜木、人は武士
also: はなはさくらぎひとはぶし
Meanings
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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.