Meaning

Primary

Stringed Instrument

Word Type

noun

Explanation

You already know that 楽器 means "musical instrument" so adding a couple of bowstrings to it will make it a stringed instrument.

Reading

げんがっき
  • 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

私の叔父は、弦楽器の修理をしています。

My uncle repairs stringed instruments.

Kanji Composition