WebMar 27, 2024 · 梅 or 梅 • Japanese plum or apricot, Prunus mume; a white plum blossom, as opposed to 紅梅 (kōbai, “ red plum blossom ”) Synonym: 白梅 (hakubai) the lowest of a three-level rank system; a 家紋 (kamon, “ family crest ”) with varying designs of …