Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (げん) in Japanese

Kana Reading
げん
Romaji
gen
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    string (of a shamisen, etc.)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    stringed instrument


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

string, cord, samisen music

On'Yomi: ゲン

Kun'Yomi: いと

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