Meaning of 弦(つる) in Japanese

弦, 絃, 鉉
Kana Reading
つる
Romaji
tsuru
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    bowstring
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    bail (arched pot handle)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu

Related Kanji

弦 JLPT 1

8 strokes

bowstring, chord, hypotenuse

On'Yomi: ゲン

Kun'Yomi: つる

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絃 JLPT 1

11 strokes

string, cord, samisen music

On'Yomi: ゲン

Kun'Yomi: いと

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鉉

13 strokes

handle

On'Yomi: ケン

Kun'Yomi: つ.る

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