桜

a cherry tree, in Japanese contexts particularly the Japanese cherry, Prunus serrulata, yet not limited to it

Short for 桜花 (sakurabana): a cherry blossom

Short for 桜炭, 佐倉炭 (Sakura-zumi): a high-quality 炭 (sumi, “charcoal”) made in 佐倉 (Sakura) in Chiba Prefecture, using 桜 as ateji for 佐倉

Short for 桜木 (sakuragi): cherry wood

Short for 桜皮 (sakuragawa): cherry bark

Short for 桜色 (sakura-iro): cherry blossom pink

Short for 桜襲, 桜重 (sakura-gasane): a layered style of wearing kimono with one layer in the sakura-iro color

Short for 桜肉 (sakura niku): horsemeat, from its pinkish color

Short for 桜湯 (sakurayu): cherry blossom tea

Synonym of 天保一分銀 (Tenpō ichibugin): a rectangular silver coin issued during the Tenpō era (1830-1844), so called for its cherry blossom pattern; worth one-quarter of a 両 (ryō)

(card games) the suit of cherry blossoms in a hanafuda deck, representing the month of March

(Kansai) a class of prostitute in the red-light district

the middle of the dorsal fin of a fish

(theater, historical) during the Edo Period, a special box or balcony seat for a hired applauder, someone requested to cheer on the performers

(slang) a shill, capper, or come-on working for a store, auction, or even a swindle, who is paid to attract customers or marks

(slang) an ear