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弦

弦: string (of an instrument)

string (of an instrument); bowstring
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Readings

On
ゲン
Kun
つる

げん: 弦楽器(げんがっき) "string instrument", 管弦楽(かんげんがく) "orchestral music", 上弦(じょうげん) "first quarter (moon)". 弦(つる) "bowstring".

Stroke order · 8 strokes

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Key words

弦楽器げんがっきstring instrument
管弦楽かんげんがくorchestral music
弦つるbowstring; string
上弦じょうげんfirst-quarter moon

Example sentences

I pulled the bowstring hard and aimed at the target.

Violins and cellos are members of the string instrument family.

The citizens' orchestra will hold a concert next month on a Sunday.

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