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弦
つる
noun
Meanings
1
bowstring
2
string (of shamisen, guitar, violin, etc.)
3
bail (arched pot handle)
4
diagonal levelling wire across the top of a masu
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Kanji in this word
弦
Bowstring, Chord, Hypotenuse
8 strokes
More words with
弦
弦楽
げんがく ·
music for strings
管弦楽団
かんげんがくだん ·
orchestra
管弦楽
かんげんがく ·
orchestral music
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