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On'yomi
ゲン
GEN
Kun'yomi
いと
ito

string · cord · samisen music

beautiful

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Strokes11
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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

thread + 玄

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of thread and mysterious. Deep string.

Symbolism

Koto string, string instrument, music. Represents instrument string.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

琴瑟絃を調う

きんしつげんをととのう

The koto and zither are in tune

A harmonious marriage