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
L: jlpt-n1
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
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
箏; 和琴; 三絃; 三味琴
Words containing: 三味線
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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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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "Japanese guitar of three strings; Shamisen" é "(三味線) samisen". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.