This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

しだれ桜

枝垂桜、 枝垂れ桜、 垂れ桜

Readings

Kana: しだれざくら、シダレザクラ
Romaji: shidarezakura, shidarezakura
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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weeping cherry (Prunus spachiana); shidare cherry

Kanji

Readings: オウ、 ヨウ、 さくら
Meaning: cherry
Readings: シ、 えだ
Meanings: bough, branch, twig, limb, counter for branches
Readings: スイ、 た.れる、 た.らす、 た.れ、 -た.れ、 なんなんと.す
Meanings: droop, suspend, hang, slouch