Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cherry blossom" in Korean
“Cherry blossom” in Korean is 벚꽃 (pronounced "Beotkkot").
벚꽃
Beotkkot
Usage & Context
One of the most iconic symbols of Korean spring. Hundreds of festivals across the country celebrate the brief blooming period. Famous spots include Yeouido (여의도) in Seoul, Gyeongju (경주), and Jeju Island. People plan picnics and evening walks under blooming trees, called 벚꽃놀이 (beotkkot nori).
Example Sentence
벚꽃이 피는 계절이 1년 중 제일 아름다워요.
The cherry blossom season is the most beautiful time of year.
How to use 벚꽃 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cherry blossom” is 벚꽃, romanized as Beotkkot.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 벚꽃.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'buht-kkoht' — the double 'kk' is tense, like you're holding back the 'k' for a split second before releasing. Think of the pause in 'back-court' but tighter.
More Example Sentences
planning a spring outing with a friend
여의도 벚꽃 축제 가봤어요?
Have you been to the Yeouido Cherry Blossom Festival?
walking under a cherry blossom tunnel
벚꽃이 바람에 날리는 게 너무 예뻐요.
The way the cherry blossoms flutter in the wind is so beautiful.
casual spring small talk
올해는 벚꽃이 좀 늦게 피네요.
The cherry blossoms are blooming a little late this year.
Cultural Context
벚꽃 season (late March to mid-April) is a national mood shift — weather apps literally track the '벚꽃 개화 시기' (blooming schedule) city by city. Couples famously break up before the blooms peak because of the 벚꽃엔딩 curse, tied to Busker Busker's 2012 hit of the same name that still re-enters the charts every spring. The Jinhae Gunhangje and Yeouido festivals pull millions, and 벚꽃 색 (cherry blossom pink) dominates cafe menus, lattes, and limited-edition snacks for the whole month.
Editorial note
We review entries like 벚꽃 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
벚꽃이 만개했어요.
The cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
벚꽃 구경 갈래요?
Want to go see the cherry blossoms?
벚꽃 엔딩
Cherry Blossom Ending (famous K-pop song)
Related Expressions
벚꽃놀이
beotkkot-nori
cherry blossom viewing (the activity)
개화
gaehwa
blooming / flowers opening
꽃잎
kkotip
flower petal
봄
bom
spring
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