Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 篳篥(ひちりき) in Japanese

篳篥
Kana Reading
ひちりき
Romaji
hichiriki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    small double-reed wind instrument used in gagaku (made of bamboo, with 7 holes on top and 2 below)


Kanji in this word

16 strokes

horn, flageolet

On'Yomi: リキ, リツ, リチ

Kun'Yomi:

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17 strokes

fence

On'Yomi: ヒチ, ヒツ

Kun'Yomi: まがき

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