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弦
On'yomi
ゲン
GEN
Kun'yomi
つる
tsuru
bowstring · chord · hypotenuse
Details
Strokes8
Frequency#1773
Radical弓bow(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Component Breakdown
弦=
弓玄
bow + 玄
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bow and mysterious. String of bow.
Symbolism
String instrument, bowstring, heartstrings. Represents string.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
詩歌管弦
しいかかんげん
Chinese and Japanese poetry and instrumental music; poetry and music; literature and music; Chinese and Japanese poetry and instrumental music
弦を弾く
げんをひく
To strike a chord; To touch someone's heartstrings