Translation and Meaning of: 三味線 - samisen

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 三味線 (samisen) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: samisen

Kana: さみせん

Type: noun

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三味線

Translation / Meaning: Japanese guitar of three strings; Shamisen

Meaning in English: three-stringed Japanese guitar;shamisen

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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (三味線) samisen

三味線 is a Japanese word that refers to a traditional stringed musical instrument of Japan, known as shamisen. The word is composed of three Kanji: 三 (san) which means "three", 味 (mi) which means "flavor" or "taste", and 線 (sen) which means "line" or "string". It is believed that the name shamisen was derived from the Chinese word sanxian, which means "three strings". The shamisen is played with a pick called bachi and is used in various Japanese musical genres such as min'yō, nagauta, and jiuta.

How to Write in Japanese - (三味線) samisen

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Synonyms and Similar - (三味線) samisen

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箏; 和琴; 三絃; 三味琴

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Words with the same pronunciation: さみせん samisen

Example Sentences - (三味線) samisen

Below are some example sentences:

三味線を弾くのが好きです。

Sanmisen wo hiku no ga suki desu

I like to play shamisen.

I like to play the Shamisen.

  • 三味線 - Japanese three-string musical instrument
  • を - object particle
  • 弾く - play an instrument)
  • のが - particle that indicates the action of liking something
  • 好き - like
  • です - verb ser/estar in the present

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Other words of the same type: noun

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共同

Kana: きょうどう

Romaji: kyoudou

Translation / Meaning:

cooperation; Association; collaboration; joint

詐欺

Kana: さぎ

Romaji: sagi

Translation / Meaning:

fraud; scam

再会

Kana: さいかい

Romaji: saikai

Translation / Meaning:

another meeting; meeting again; meeting

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

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