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弦
On'yomi
ゲン
GEN
Kun'yomi
つる
tsuru
bowstring · chord · hypotenuse
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bow and mysterious. String of bow.
Symbolism
String instrument, bowstring, heartstrings. Represents string.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Component Breakdown
弦=
弓玄
bow + 玄
Words & Expressions
Words written with 弦
弦楽げんがくstring music
管弦楽かんげんがくorchestral music
弦楽器げんがっきstring instrument
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
弦を弾く
げんをひく
To strike a chord; To touch someone's heartstrings
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 弦 mean in Japanese?
弦 means bowstring, chord, hypotenuse.
How do you read 弦?
On'yomi: ゲン (GEN). Kun'yomi: つる (tsuru).
How many strokes does 弦 have?
弦 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 弓 (bow).
Is 弦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
弦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bowstring, chord, hypotenuse. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.