The term "桜酒" is pronounced as "sakura sake" in Japanese. Here’s the phonetic breakdown:
- "桜" (sakura) is pronounced as /sakura/, with the "sa" sounding like the "sa" in "say," the "ku" sounding like the "koo" in "cool," and the "ra" sounding like the "ra" in "ray."
- "酒" (sake) is pronounced as /sake/, with the "sa" sounding like the "sa" in "say" and the "ke" sounding like the "ke" in "key."
So, when combined, "桜酒" is pronounced as /sakura sake/. This term translates to "cherry blossom sake" in English, referring to a type of Japanese rice wine that is often associated with the flavor or imagery of cherry blossoms.