平家琵琶
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 平家琵琶
1
Heike biwa; Heike lute; biwa with 4 strings and 5 frets, esp. for accompanying the Heike Monogatari
2
chanting of the Heike Monogatari to biwa accompaniment
Kanji in this Word
平
5 strokes
Frequency: 128
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
even
flat
peace
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヘイ
ビョウ
ヒョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たい.ら
たい.らげる
ひら
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
たいら
たら
はち
ひ
ひとし
へ
へん
家
10 strokes
Frequency: 133
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
house
home
family
professional
expert
performer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カ
ケ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いえ
や
うち
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
あり
え
く
つか
べ
琵
12 strokes
Frequency: 1965
Grade 9
Meanings
glissando on strings
lute
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ビ
ヒ
琶
12 strokes
Frequency: 1966
Grade 9
Meanings
lute
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ハ
ベ
ワ
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