Meaning

Primary

String Music

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how was used in 音楽 and meant "music?" Well this is that again. Music made with a bowstring is string music.

Reading

げんがく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

学生時代に数年ほど弦楽をやっていました。

I played string music for several years during my school days.

Kanji Composition