Question
I’m planning to visit Japan for a cherry blossom viewing tour. I want to compliment my Japanese host on the beautiful cherry blossoms. How do I say “The cherry blossoms are beautiful” in Japanese?
Japango Editor Team
桜（さくら）がきれいです。
Sakura ga kirei desu.
The cherry blossoms are beautiful.
This is a simple yet effective way to compliment the beauty of the cherry blossoms in Japanese. “Sakura” means cherry blossoms, “ga” is a particle marking the subject of the sentence, “kirei” means beautiful, and “desu” is a polite sentence-ending particle. This phrase can be used to express admiration for not just cherry blossoms, but also people, places, and things you find beautiful by replacing “sakura” with the appropriate noun.
Feel free to use this expression to impress your Japanese hosts with your appreciation of one of Japan’s most cherished seasonal attractions!
