弦
Kanji · N1
弦 / bowstring
Kanji for bowstring, chord, or hypotenuse.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゲン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | つる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
弦 carries the meaning bowstring, chord, or hypotenuse.
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Common compounds with 弦
管弦楽かんげんがくorchestral music
管弦楽団かんげんがくだんorchestra
弦楽げんがくmusic for strings / string music
弦楽器げんがっきstring instrument / stringed instrument
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