Meaning

Primary

Orchestra

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how you learned that 管弦楽 means "orchestral music?" Well the group that plays that music is an orchestra.

Reading

かんげんがくだん
  • 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

小さな管弦楽団でバイオリンを演奏しています。

I play violin in a small orchestra.

Kanji Composition