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. has two on'yomi readings, but you know it's がく here because it's about 音楽 (music)!

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