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絃
On'yomi
ゲン
GEN
Kun'yomi
いと
ito
string · cord · samisen music
beautiful
Details
Strokes11
Radical糸silk(6)
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Component Breakdown
絃=
糹玄
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