Users' questions

What is the story behind senbonzakura?

What is the story behind senbonzakura?

This song is about the westernization of Japan, which happened during the Meiji Restoration. To celebrate the song’s anniversary, it was re-released along with 8 different arranges in the album 1st ANNIVERSARY! ALL THAT “Senbonzakura” on September 12, 2012.

Is senbonzakura a real word?

Senbonzakura (千本桜) literally translated means “Thousand Cherry Blossoms”. Cherry blossoms are widely known to be an icon of Japan. Many postcards and photos of Japanese scenery include these breathtaking pink petals as they float down from the tree, signifying the beginning of spring.

Is senbonzakura a Japanese song?

“Senbonzakura” (千本桜, lit. “a thousand sakura”) is a 2011 song written by Japanese vocaloid music producer Kurousa-P (黒うさP) released with the voice of Hatsune Miku.

How did the band Senbonzakura get their name?

Their band name, Senbonzakura, means ‘thousand cherry trees’ in Japanese. Their names all mean flower/plants. Zakura’s name can also be spelled as Sakura, meaning cherry blossoms in Japanese. Ayame was originally going to be a Pink Cutteling so they would be an all-Cutteling band.

What kind of song is Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura?

For the vocaloid song, see Senbonzakura (song). Yoshitsune Senbon Zakura (義経千本桜), or Yoshitsune and the Thousand Cherry Trees, is a Japanese play, one of the three most popular and famous in the Kabuki repertoire.

What’s the meaning of Miku’s song Senbonzakura?

Miku sang “Senbonzakura”, and the performance used the graphics of “-Project DIVA- Arcade Future Tone”, in order to promote the game. The song has inspired a Theater play, featuring the debut of Jougen no Tsuki .

When do you use the word San in Japanese?

San In Japanese, “~ san (~さん)” is a title of respect added to a name. It can be used with both male and female names, and with either surnames or given names. It can also be attached to the name of occupations and titles.