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56 弦 Chord

Alternative Meanings

Bowstring

Radical Combination

  • 弓 Bow
  • 玄 Mysterious

Readings

On’yomi

げん

Kun’yomi

つる

Nanori

None

Meaning Mnemonic

The mysterious sound that comes from a bowstring when you pluck it is called a chord. It's still a bowstring though. You need strings to make chords, after all.

Hints

Every time you touch a bowstring, listen to the chords it plays.

Reading Mnemonic

The chord you're hearing right now is being played by Genji (げん). He's sitting under your window plucking bowstrings and singing.

Hints

GASP! Genji is finally singing chords of love to you! Your dreams have come true and the most handsome, romantic man ever is finally yours!

Visually Similar Kanji

Currently there are no similar looking kanji which exist in the WaniKani learning system

Found In Vocabulary

  • 弦
    • つる
    • Bowstring
  • 弦楽
    • げんがく
    • String Music
  • 管弦楽
    • かんげんがく
    • Orchestral...
  • 弦楽器
    • げんがっき
    • Stringed I...
  • 管弦楽団
    • かんげんがくだん
    • Orchestra
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