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tsuru, gen

Description

「弦」は、楽器やゆみに使う細い糸のことです。ギターやバイオリンの音を出す部分にも使います。

"弦" refers to the thin strings used in musical instruments or bows. It is also the part that produces sound on guitars and violins.

Meanings

tsuru

string of a bow

弓の弦が切れてしまった。

The bowstring broke.

gen

string of a musical instrument

ギターの弦を新しくした。

I replaced the guitar strings.

gen

chord of a circle (math)

円の中に弦を引いた。

I drew a chord inside the circle.

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Notes

  • Reading

    弦 is "tsuru" for a bowstring, but "gen" for instrument strings and the math term.

  • Nuance

    for guitar/violin strings people often write 弦 (gen); 糸 is a plainer word for thread.

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