三弦
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 三弦
1
shamisen; samisen
2
sanxian (Chinese lute)
3
the three string instruments used in gagaku (biwa, wagon and sou)
4
three strings; three-stringed instrument
Kanji in this Word
三
3 strokes
Frequency: 14
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
three
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
サン
ゾウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み
み.つ
みっ.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
さ
さい
さえ
さぶ
ざ
ざえ
ざぶ
そう
ぞ
ただ
みつ
みん
も
や
弦
8 strokes
Frequency: 1773
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
bowstring
chord
hypotenuse
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つる
絃
11 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
string
cord
samisen music
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いと
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