JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
桜 — cherry
- Reading
- オウ・ヨウ・さくら
- Meaning
- cherry
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
桜 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is オウ・ヨウ・さくら and it means cherry. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
桜 appears in everyday japanese words such as 桜 (cherry blossom).
Japanese words containing 桜
Frequently asked questions
What does 桜 mean in Japanese?
桜 means cherry in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 桜 read?
桜 is read オウ・ヨウ・さくら. Reading it inside real words — 桜 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 桜 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 桜 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 桜 in a word?
A common word containing 桜 is 桜 (さくら) — "cherry blossom". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 桜 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 桜 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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