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

樺桜

蒲桜

Readings

Kana: かばざくら、かにわざくら
Romaji: kabazakura, kaniwazakura
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

ornamental variety of double weeping rosebud cherry

Note: word usually written using kana alone
See also: 江戸彼岸
2

any cherry tree with birch-like bark

3

Japanese bird cherry (Prunus grayana)

Note: archaism
See also: 上溝桜

Kanji

Readings: カ、 かば、 かんば
Meanings: birch, dark red
Readings: オウ、 ヨウ、 さくら
Meaning: cherry
Readings: ホ、 ボ、 フ、 ブ、 がま、 かば、 かま
Meanings: bullrush, flag, cattail