sakura /ˈsækʊɹə/ noun3 •cherry blossom (blossom of the Japanese cherry tree)In his hand, he holds a sakura. He plans to give it to his daughter, marking a milestone in her life and protection for the future. — 2022 •cherry treeSakura represent the short-lived beauty of life. Sakura are often depicted in Japanese art and poetry. — 2005 •a card game from Hawaii played with Japanese hanafuda playing cardsA variety of games are played with these cards, including a version of Hanafuda in Hawaii, called Sakura, that uses cards specifically designed with numerical values. — 2021 formssakuras