Meaning

Primary

Musical Instrument

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

Remember how 楽 was used in 音楽 and meant "music"? Well this is that 楽 again. A music container is something that can produce music. It is a musical instrument.

Reading

がっき
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji.

You've learned the reading for 器 with the kanji, and 楽 uses the secondary "music" reading you learned with 音楽. Just bear in mind that the がく shortens to がっ.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 楽器を使う

    to use a musical instrument

    楽器を持つ

    to hold a musical instrument

    楽器を鳴らす

    to play an instrument

Context Sentences

これって何て言う楽器?初めて見た。

What's the name of this instrument? I've never seen it before.

楽器ってどこで買えばいいの?この辺りにお店ってある?

Where should I buy musical instruments? Are there any stores around here?

楽器にも色々ありますが、どんな楽器が好きですか。私は打楽器が好きです。

There are various different types of musical instruments. Which type do you like? I like percussion.

Kanji Composition