Meaning of 琵琶(びわ) in Japanese

琵琶
Kana Reading
びわ
Romaji
biwa
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    biwa (Japanese lute)

Related Kanji

琶

12 strokes

lute

On'Yomi: ハ, ベ, ワ

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琵

12 strokes

glissando on strings, lute

On'Yomi: ビ, ヒ

Kun'Yomi:

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