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1000至给朋友的一封信英语
全文共 410 字
+ 加入清单Dear Robert,
Im glad to receive your letter. Now I will tell you something about my plan
for summer vacation after the final exam. Firstly, I will learn to drive. I
think driving can be useful. Secondly, I will take some English courses.
Thirdly, I will visit some tourist attractions. It must be very exciting. Last,
I will do some reading in the vacation. What about you? I hope you can have a
pretty vacation.
John
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篇1:初二英语作文写给朋友的一封信
全文共 401 字
+ 加入清单Dear Lisa,
How was your day off?Did you have fun playing volleyball?Iwas very happy in my day off.I went to the movie with my friends.That movie was interesting,and I went to my cousins home.I played computer game with him.It was so great .I went to the gift shop and saw many nice gifts.Of course.I bought a gift for my friend. It was a really nice gift.Oh,that day was so great!See you soon!
Love,
Jack
篇2:介绍山西大同的英语
全文共 1258 字
+ 加入清单Datong is one of the city famous for it’s history and culture and is located at the northern part of Shanxi Province. Datong is 380 km (236 miles) west of Beijing and 352 km (219 miles) north of Taiyuan, and is an important traffic junction with great strategic importance. Consisting of four districts and seven counties, Datong covers an area of 14,152 sq km (3,497,032 acres) and has a population of over 3 million. Mt. Hengshan, Mt. Cailiang, Mt. Mafu and many other mountains and hills surround Datong combines with more than 20 rivers running through the region make Datong City a wonderful place with beautiful natural scenery. There are also abundant mineral resource of which the coal mine is the most famous which gives Datong the title Capital of Coal. The area enjoys the continental monsoon climate, winter of Datong is extremely cold and dry, and spring and fall are cool but the temperature varies sharply between day and night. The average annual temperature is 5.5 oC (41.9 oF), and the hottest temperature is 37.7 oC (99.86 oF) while the lowest -29.1 oC(-20.38 oF). During the summer Datong is a natural tourist resort because the average temperature is only 19~21 oC (66.2~69.8 oF). The best time to visit Datong is during July and August.
篇3:大学英语社团自我介绍
全文共 569 字
+ 加入清单Hello everyone! My is., from Qinzhou. I’m so glad to meet you, and I’m currently a student at Guangxi Textile Industrial School. my major is knitting. It’s my pleasure to join the CHAMPION training camp, because I love English and I hope I can learn something in the training for my future work. As we all know English is very useful in every field.
My English is limited that’s why I’m here. I know it’s a huge challenge for me to conquer English, but I believe that “No pains, no gains, success belongs to the persevering”, I hope I can learn more from you, Thank you!
篇4:介绍城市环境英语citylife836字
全文共 1020 字
+ 加入清单Do you want to live in the city or the country?
I like to live in the country that the sun rises in the morning with the first golden light & the first sound from the cock.. All the animals & plants begin their life from this moment on and some of the animals begin their sleeping the new day. This is a very beautiful beginning in the world that you just can see all these in the country not in the city.
And for people , the people in the country are kind although they are ungrace-ful .that is not important that you will feel what is the realest in the friendship of people.
Are people kinder in the city or the country?
The people live in the country is kinder than the people live in the city . this is so sure that I just feel all this from my grandparents . My grandpatents both are country people. Their family is poor that they even do not have more money after they finish all their meals.but my mother was so so interested in studying. My grandparents got five children & gave the choice to study to allof them .
篇5::介绍小兔子的英语作文
全文共 1061 字
+ 加入清单Neighbors have a lovely little white rabbit. I often go to the neighborhood to tease it to play. It is snow and white, when it rolled into a group, like a furry snowball. Red eyes like two sparkling rubies, cleverly turn around. Long and big ears of a movement on the "brush" about the vertical up. The short and small tail is like a small pile of balls attached to the buttocks behind. Rabbit front legs short, hind legs long, powerful hind legs as long as the back of a pedal, it pops out very far.
Little white rabbit favorite fresh leaves. It is funny three petals to eat things to always "tut, tut, tut" to ring, and eat quickly, as if afraid of being robbed like. I often hold the leaves in front of it dangling, the white rabbit to see the leaves on the eyes like light, forelegs lifted, neck stretched long, kept chasing leaves turn. When it was about to eat the leaves, I moved the leaves again, and it was anxious to go and drill in the cage. A chance to snatched leaves to hide in the side with relish to eat up.
Ah! Neighbors small rabbit really cute.
篇6:英语口语的自我介绍
全文共 735 字
+ 加入清单My name is xxx. There are 4 people in my family. My father is a Chemistry teacher. He teaches chemistry in senior high school. My mother is an English teacher. She teaches English in the university. I have a younger brother, he is a junior high school student and is preparing for the entrance exam.
I like to read English story books in my free time. Sometimes I surf the Internet and download the E- books to read. Reading E- books is fun. In addition, it also enlarges my vocabulary words because of the advanced technology and the vivid animations.
I hope to study both English and computer technology because I am interested in both of the subjects. Maybe one day I could combine both of them and apply to my research in the future.
篇7:关于介绍好朋友的作文
全文共 568 字
+ 加入清单她,大眼睛,樱桃嘴,一头秀发,小虎牙儿,不胖也不瘦。粉面含春微不露,丹唇未启笑先闻。她还带着一副眼镜,既有淑女气派,又有博士风度。我和她是最最要好的朋友。她乐于助人,诚实,还顾全大局。
先说说她乐于助人吧。有一次,上完体育课,我回到座位上,一摸桌洞,糟了!忘带水了!怎么办呢?我心急如焚。她,就把水塞给我,说:“看看、看看,忘带水了吧!快喝吧,瞧你渴的!”我赶紧说:“谢谢你!”就咕噜咕噜地喝了起来。
说完了她的乐于助人,再说说她的顾全大局。
有一次,调皮鬼张程远拿书包砸她,还给我俩起了个“四眼儿”的外号。我都给气炸了,正好听说她被书包砸了,就拉上她准备去告状。她却说:“李响,张程远调皮是调皮,但别去告老师了,大家都是好朋友,等到长大以后,他就知道小时候调皮捣蛋不对了。再说了,他为了班级的好学生多一些,还帮数学老师给差生讲题呢!”听了她的话,我真对她这种顾全大局的精神感到佩服!
诚实呢,也是她的一大特点。五年级上学期时,数学老师把《配套练习册》上的一个测试题当考试来考,有一道应用题大老虎拦住了我通往“终点”的道路。我趁数学老师不注意,悄悄地问她:“应用第一题怎么做?”她给我说:“这是考试!做人要讲诚实,考试是展现你真实成绩的,我不能告诉你。”听了这话,我懂得了好多,我要向她学习!
她,就是我的好朋友——朱玉晗!
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篇8:英语作文我的朋友80字
全文共 460 字
+ 加入清单Tom is my best friend. Who is he? He is a dog. He is a special dog. My father give him to me at my 10 year birthday. The moment I saw him, I love him. His fur is white. He is very lovely. He knows how to make me happy. Everyday when I come back from school, I will play with him. He is also smart. He will drag my quilt if I sleep late. Besides, if my clock doesn’t alarm in the morning, he will bark at me. See, he is so clever that I couldnt help loving him.
篇9:英语自我介绍
全文共 1421 字
+ 加入清单My name is Li Haiqing. I am a local person who is 21years old. Iam from chongqing and I am of the opinion that my hometown is a beautiful city.
Moreover, I would like to say something about my family. I have my mother ,my father,and my elder sisther,they love me very much,I know my parents have so much hops and dreams for me。So I must study well.
I have the confidence because I have such ability! I am kind-hearted, patient, outgoing and creative. I am a hard working student especially do the thing I am interested in. I will try my best to resolve any problem no matter how difficult it is. I always believe that one will easily lag behind unless he keeps on learning.
In spare time, I like reading books, surfing on the Internet, listening to music like, classic, or light music, because they can make me feel relaxed. Nobody could keep on working efficiently, therefore proper amusement is a must. In addition, I insist on do some physical training such as running, and horizontal bar as well. By doing this, I can always stay healthy.
That’s all. Thank you for giving me such a valuable opportunity!
我叫李海清。我是本地人,21岁。我来自重庆,我认为我的家乡是一个美丽的城市。
此外,我想谈谈我的家庭。我有我的母亲,我的父亲,还有我的姐姐,他们非常爱我,我知道我的父母有很多的希望和梦想,所以我必须好好学习。
我有信心,因为我有这样的能力!我善良,有耐心,外向,有创造力。我是一个勤奋的学生,特别是做我感兴趣的事情。不管有多困难,我都要尽力解决任何问题。我一直相信一个人如果不继续学习就很容易落后。
课余时间,我喜欢看书,上网,听音乐,古典音乐,轻音乐,因为它们能让我放松。没有人能继续有效地工作,因此适当的娱乐是必须的。此外,我还坚持做一些体育锻炼,比如跑步,以及水平的酒吧。这样做,我就能一直保持健康。
这年代。谢谢你给了我这么宝贵的机会!
篇10:至给朋友的一封信英语
全文共 772 字
+ 加入清单Dear Jim,
Last Sunday my classmates and I went to Xiangshan Park.
We met at 7 oclock at the school gate. The weather in Beijing that day was
great. At around 8 oclock, we arrived at Xiangshan Park. There is a high tree
on the bottom of the hill. We had a party and played games under the tree. Then
we climbed to the top of Xiangshan Mountain. It was not very difficult for us to
do it. Next, we had lunch at the top of the hill. It was delicious. After lunch,
we saw some birds. They were friendly. And we saw a whole picture of Beijing.
"What a beautiful city!" I said. At that moment, we all felt so proud. I live in
Beijing now. The 2008 Olympic games was held here.
I hope you can visit to Beijing in the future and I am sure you’ll like
here.
Best wishes.
Sincerely yours,
Li Ming
篇11:英语创新大赛自我介绍
全文共 2552 字
+ 加入清单Everyone:
Hello!
I am a third year master major in automation at ×× University, P. R. China. With tremendous interest in Industrial Engineering, I am writing to apply for acceptance into your Ph.D. graduate program.
Education background
In 1995, I entered the Nanjing University of Science & Technology (NUST) -- widely considered one of the China’s best engineering schools. During the following undergraduate study, my academic records kept distinguished among the whole department. I was granted First Class Prize every semester,In 1999, I got the privilege to enter the graduate program waived of the admission test.
At the period of my graduate study, my overall GPA(3.77/4.0) ranked top 5% in the department. In the second semester, I became teacher assistant that is given to talented and matured students only. This year, I won the Acer Scholarship as the one and only candidate in my department, which is the ultimate accolade for distinguished students endowed by my university. Presently, I am preparing my graduation thesis and trying for the honor of Excellent Graduation Thesis.
Research experience and academic activityWhen a sophomore, I joined the Association of AI Enthusiast and began to narrow down my interest for my future research. With the tool of OpenGL and Matlab, I designed a simulation program for transportation scheduling system. It is now widely used by different research groups in NUST. I assumed and fulfilled a sewage analysis & dispose project for Nanjing sewage treatment plant. This was my first practice to convert a laboratory idea to a commercial product.In retrospect, I find myself standing on a solid basis in both theory and experience, which has prepared me for the Ph.D. program. My future research interests include: Network Scheduling Problem, Heuristic Algorithm research (especially in GA and Neural network), Supply chain network research, Hybrid system performance analysis with Petri nets and Data Mining.
Thank you!
大家好:
我是××大学一名大三的学生因为对工业工程这个行业的巨大兴趣,我正在申请博士研究生课程。
教育背景
1995,我进入了××大学的科学与技术专业,这是被广泛认为是中国最好的工程学校。在接下来的本科学习期间,我的学术记录在整个专业中一直很杰出。我每学期都被授予头等奖,1999,我有幸进入研究生课程的入学考试。在我的研究生学习期间,我的总平均成绩(3.77 / 4),在所有的学会说呢过中排名前5。在第二个学期,我成为了老师的助手,这个在我们学校只给有才华和成熟的学生。这一年,我获得了宏碁奖学金,作为唯一的候选人,这是杰出学生赋予我的大学的最高荣誉。目前,我正在准备我的毕业论文,并试图获取优秀的毕业论文的荣誉。
大二的时候,凭着自己的经验和学术研究,我加入了人工智能爱好者协会,并开始缩小我的兴趣我的未来研究。随着OpenGL和Matlab的工具的发展,我设计了一个仿真程序的运输调度系统。现在已经有不同的研究小组在学院广泛应用。我承担并完成了南京市污水处理厂的污水分析处理项目。这是我第一次把一个实验室的想法转换成一个商业产品,回想起来,我发现自己站在坚实的基础上,在理论和经验,这为我准备了博士课程提供了很好的便利。我未来的研究方向包括:网络调度问题的启发式算法的研究(特别是在GA和神经网络),供应链网络的研究,混合动力系统的性能分析与Petri网和数据挖掘。
谢谢大家!
篇12:英语作文:介绍野生动物
全文共 3721 字
+ 加入清单如果用英语来介绍某一种动物,那么你要怎么表达呢?下面就是小编跟大家分享一篇英语作文:介绍野生动物,欢迎大家阅读!
篇一:河马
hippopotamus hippopotamus amphibius the hippopotamus is one of the world’s largest and heaviest land animals.it lives partly in water and partly on land.although strictly a plant eater,the hippopotamus has massive jaws with formidable tusks.hippos have an unpredictable temperament and are capable of biting through small boats and slicing crocodiles in two.hippos trample riverbanks and lakeshores,creating a maze of waterside paths and wallows that they use to get access to the plants they eat.hippos spend their days lazing in or near water,emerging after dark to feed.
篇二:长颈鹿
the giraffe is the tallest moden land anmail.it can be over 5.5 metres tall. its neek alone may be 1.9 metres long. yet the giraffe has only seven bone in is neck than in a tall giraffe.
each bone in a giraffes neck is very long, wehille the bones in human neck are small. the makes the difference. a female iraffe gives birth to one baby at a time.the baby, called a calf,is about 1.9 metres tall at birth by the age of eight it is full grown.
the giraffe eats mostly leaves.because is has a long neck, it can reach the leves high up on the trees.
篇三:蛇
a snake is a long and thin animal that lives in grass or other dark places. it has no legs or feet, but can move very fast on its stomach. snakes usually have green,yellow or black skins, which make it difficult for their enemies to find them.some kinds of snakes live in water. they can swim as freely as fish.
snakes are cold-blooded animals. they take many things as food, such as mice, sparrows, frogs, birdseggs, pests and so on. as snakes are dreadfullooking, people are afraid of them.
in fact, snakes are not as dreadful as they look. they can help us to kill mice and pests. they can provide us with delicious meat. their blood is a good drink.poisonous snakes are especially useful. we can make valuable drugs with them.
篇四:斑马
zebras are members of the horse family.they are grass-eating animals in parts of africa,most famous for their distinctive striped coats.they have muscular bodies ,immense speed and strength.they can use powerful jaws and heavy hooves to attack their enemies when threatened.they also have unusually large ears which give these animals a very good sense of hearing .
篇五:大熊猫
panda is one of the scarcest animals. people in the world like it very much. there used to be many pandas in china long ago. as the balance of nature was destroyed and the weather was getting warmer and warmer, pandas became less. but at present, the number of pandas is increasing year by year. there are now so many pandas that some are being sent to other countries so that people there can enjoy them.
nowadays, the biggest nature park for panda in china is in sichuan. there is a research centre for nature and wild life there. scientists hope that one day they will have enough pandas to be set free and let them live in the wild again.
篇六:大象
Elephant is the largest animal on land today. It weights some ninety kilograms and is about one metre high when born. When it is 12 years old, it studs over three meters and does not grow any more. Elephant is usually grey in color, having a long trunk with large ivory tusks protruding from each side of its mouth. Usually moving in groups and caring for each other, Elephant is know to be a very and gentle creamre. For many years people have used the strength of these poweful animals to move trees and heavy logs. Elephant has been and is a vital tool for people to do many things that would normally be imposs-ible. Elephant is and will continue to be one of the greatest creatures man has ever come into contact with. Its size. beauty, and power willforever be useful to man.
篇13:英文自我介绍面试英语教师
全文共 1684 字
+ 加入清单Hi, Good afternoon everyone :
My name is *** .And I am from No.*** Overseas Chinese Middle School of *** .It is really a great honor to have this opportunity for an interview . I would like to answer whatever u raise , and I hope I can make a good performance today .Now let me introduce myself briefly .
I am *** years old . I graduated from “*** University”in *** . And then I got a higher degree in“ *** university ” in *** . I have worked for *** years since I graduated from the university .And I have been a headteacher for *** years .
Being a teacher is tired but excited . Having taught for so many years , I think I am experienced in teaching field . I have ever got much honor in teaching , but still I think I need a new environment to challenge myself .
I am open—minded , quickly thoughs and skillful in searching for information on internet . I can operate computer well . In my spare time, I have broad interests .Such as reading ,surfing the internet ,enjoying music ,writing some articles on my blog and even chatting with foreign friends online if possible .
I always believe working hard can bring us more opportunities . To be the best one is a little bit hard. But “Trying All My Best ” always can cheer me up .To succeed or fail is not the only thing . Its in how we face and invaluate ourselves .This is the chance we take , and this is what weve worked for all our lives . Shining like a shooting star at night , and always smile at life .Weve got to give it all . Someday when we turn back for what the footprint we have left , time will record the victory in our heart . So “ Try All My Best ” --- this is the motto of mine .
Ok !So much .Thank you !
篇14:小学英语自我介绍的
全文共 970 字
+ 加入清单Good morning, my admirable professors and my dear fellows. It’s my great
honor to be here to introduce myself to all of you. My name is Xing Heng and I’m
in my eighteen years old. I come fromXiamen, which is a famous and beautiful
city. I strongly suggest you visiting there and I can be your guide if it’s
convenient. After three years’ hard work, I am so excited that I am finally
enrolled by my dreaming school,SichuanUniversityand be one of you. I am outgoing
and I have many interests, such as playing basketball, football, and swimming,
but I am only good at basketball. I hope we can always play together in the next
four years. Computer Science and Technology is my favorite subject and I am sure
that it’s also a promising area in the future, with the great development of
computer science and our society. I am glad to be a classmate of you and I hope
we can study and make progress together in the future. I greatly expect my life
to be with you in the coming four years.
篇15:我的好朋友三年级英语作文_小学英语作文400字
全文共 387 字
+ 加入清单I have a best friend. He is a lovely boy. He has short black hair ,big black eyes and big ears. He has a bigmouth and a small nose. I think he is handsome. And he is strong and quiet. He likes sports very much. After class, we often play football, basket ball on the playground .He is a good player. He also likes to study. English and math are his favourite subjects. He helps me a lot.
篇16:介绍舞蹈英语作文80字小学
全文共 532 字
+ 加入清单I was a shy girl and I never dared to make performance in the public, but
everything will have the exception. Last week, our English teacher gave us a
job. All students needed to make performance in group. I was chosen to be the
protagonist in my team. At first, I told them that I couldn’t make it, but they
believed that I was the suitable person. So I practised hard and tried to get
over my fear. It was my stage. I stood in front of my classmates. With my
teammates, I finished my job. I felt so cool and dared to face so many
people.
篇17:介绍自己的英语
全文共 512 字
+ 加入清单My name is Wang Xiaochuan. I’m eleven. I live in a small house in Taicang.
I study at Zhu Diwen Primary School. I have seven lessons every day. I study
Chinese, Maths, English, PE, Science, Art, Music, Social Science and Computer
Studies. I like Science, It’s interesting. I don′t like Art, I can’t draw very
well. I usually play games with my good friends, Sun Zhe and Gu Xu ,on Sundays.
I like swimming, playing badminton and playing table tennis.I like eating fruit,
just like strawberries, watermelons and peaches.
篇18:介绍春天的英语
全文共 3363 字
+ 加入清单Spring - It is quite late now, though it was not late to me before at this clock. I should not stay so late I know. When one is getting old,he knows more about life. I think I do. I never felt time passing from me so fast like now. I always belived that the days would be splendid in the future . But I have came to know - it is not certain. I have came to understand what life is. Life is to be limited. I can say I dont fear death for I know it is part of nature. Once I talked with my friend, I said I could accept death, death of everybody, including myself. I know everyone who is existing in this world now will disappear one day. It is our destiny. How should we face it? Cry or smile? Looking at the blossom on the trees outside the window,I still remember the flowers falling down last year. Did they cry? I didnt ask them so I didnt have answer to this question. I saw the yellow leaves dancing in the air last autumn, I didnt ask if they were sad either. I just saw them flashing in the sunlight, like the good dancers with good rhythm...
Spring, I never had strong feeling to spring before last year. Some people said spring should be a happy season. But I never sensed that. I always liked the autumn because I thought autumn was a romantic season. I liked summer when I was very young for I loved my skirt with lace.Now, I still like autumn and summer,while I like spring and winter. Before I disliked the various colors of the flowers,and I thought they are flighty and superficial. I thought only only the blue ocean is deep, the golden autumn is elegant. However, now I have a different idea that I find spring wonderful. I like the blossom in the field and in the moutain. From them I am spirited with life.
Spring has come, in every corner of the earth were full of spring.
Campus, full of the glad Lu like. Willow willow out of the thin, top decorated clean the yellowish leaves; grass aroma with a drilling mud out in bunches, A host, nice green flowers are also stretched, played a yawn, unearthed a small head; children all took off their heavy winter clothes, put on another bright light both spring; the birds flew out from the house, singing sweet songs, tell us: Spring is coming !
Spring is really here, in the pond, the fields, in the sky, glow with vitality everywhere. Natures beauty has become rich together. A clear day, warm in the sun on the body, soft spring breeze brush his face, both warm and comfortable: the rainy day, bursts of spring thunder exploding from time to time, both thrilling and exciting.
Spring scenery is so beautiful, spring, the mood even more beautiful. Rickets an entire winter backs straight, and cheerful smile full of hope. Parks and lively up, photography of young people, old people fishing, catching insects, children, one by one intoxicated in the arms of nature, linger.
Spring, people are more busy. As the saying goes: at the spring. You see, in the citys streets, was busy shuttling back and forth to figure, rural land, the farmers are sown the seeds of hope. The walls of the classroom close to the new semester curriculum, books and new books, there are a lot of knowledge of many waiting for us to pick fruit.
I love spring, I like to smell the fragrance of flowers, to see the new green trees and hear the singing of small Ukrainian. I love spring because it is full of vigor, full of new hope!
篇19:空乘英语面试自我介绍
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+ 加入清单大家好,我叫XXX,我XX岁,毕业于XXX,从小就有一个梦想,有一天我能像小鸟一样在蓝天飞翔。现在我有机会实现它。如果我能接受这份工作。我会尽力做好每件事。因为我热爱这份工作。谢谢你。
你好,我叫XXX,我今年XX岁,毕业于XXX,从小我就有一个梦想。我梦想有一天,我能像鸟一样飞向蓝天。现在我有机会实现它。如果我能接受这份工作。我会尽力做好每件事,因为我热爱这份工作。
你好,我叫XXX,我今年XX岁,毕业于XXX,从小我就有一个梦想。我梦想有一天,我能像鸟一样飞向蓝天。现在我有机会实现它。如果我能接受这份工作。我会尽力做好每件事,因为我热爱这份工作。
大家好,我叫XXX,我XX岁,毕业于XXX,从小就有一个梦想,有一天我能像小鸟一样在蓝天飞翔。现在我有机会实现它。如果我能接受这份工作。我会尽力做好每件事。因为我热爱这份工作。谢谢你。
篇20:英语介绍樱花
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+ 加入清单Sakura is the Japanese name for ornamental cherry trees, Prunus serrulata, and their blossoms. Cherry fruit (known as sakuranbo) come from a different species of tree.
Sakura, a well-known and ubiquitous symbol of Japan, are represented on all manner of consumer goods, including kimono, stationery, and dishware. Cherry blossoms are an enduring metaphor for the ephemeral nature of life, and as such are frequently depicted in art. There is at least one popular folk song, originally meant for the shakuhachi (bamboo flute), titled "Sakura", as well as a number of pop songs. "Sakura" is also a common Japanese female name.
Sakura is indigenous to the Himalayas and east Asia. Some trees can be found in China and Korea but the largest number and variety of sakura, more than 305 species, can be seen in Japan. Many of them were artificially hybridized or grafted by the Japanese many centuries ago.
"On the other hand, in China, cherry blossom is the symbol of feminine dominance, female beauty and sexuality. Additionally, the cherry blossom is the Chinese symbol of feminine principle and it also symbolizes love in the language of herbs. Interestingly, cherry blossom is the flower of the April in China, whereas in Japan, it is wisteria." Spring flowers of Japan
Japans most beloved variety is the Somei Yoshino. Its flowers are nearly pure white, tinged with the palest pink, especially near the stem. The flowers bloom, and usually fall within a week, before the leaves come out. Therefore, the trees look nearly white from top to bottom. The variety takes its name from the village of Somei (now part of Toshima in Tokyo). It was developed in the mid- to late-19th century at the end of the Edo period and the beginning of the Meiji period. The Somei Yoshino is so widely associated with cherry blossoms that jidaigeki and other works of fiction often depict the variety in the Edo period or earlier; such depictions are anachronisms.
Other categories include yamazakura, yaezakura, and shidarezakura. The yaezakura have large flowers, thick with rich pink petals. The shidarezakura, or weeping cherry, has branches that fall like those of a weeping willow, bearing cascades of pink flowers.
Annually, the Japanese Meteorological Agency and general public track the sakura zensen, or Cherry-Blossom Front. Nightly forecasts follow the weather segment of news programs. The blossoming begins in Okinawa in January, and typically reaches Kyoto and Tokyo at the end of March or the beginning of April. Then it proceeds north, arriving in Hokkaidō a few weeks later. Japanese pay close attention to these forecasts. They will go to parks, shrines and temples with family and friends and hold a "flower viewing party" known as hanami. Hanami festivals celebrate the beauty of sakura, and for many, it is a chance to relax and enjoy the beautiful view. Hanami custom in Japan dates back to many centuries ago. It is witten in Nihon Shoki that the Hanami festival were already held in the 3rd century.
Most Japanese schools and public buildings have sakura trees outside of them. Since the fiscal and school year both begin in April, in many parts of Honshū, the first day of work or school will coincide with the cherry blossom season.