三味線
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Base noun form. Refers to a traditional Japanese musical instrument with three strings, similar to a guitar. Used in cultural performances and music.
Theme
At a cultural festival, User and their friend Kenji are exploring traditional Japanese music exhibits. Kenji is a music enthusiast who plays various instruments.
三味線
しゃみせん
three-stringed Japanese guitar
Culture & SocietyTraditions & Customs
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'three-stringed' instrument that sounds like 'shamisen' — think of a 'sham' (fake) 'sen' (string) guitar, but it's real! 'Shamisen' → 三味線 (shamisen, 'three-stringed Japanese guitar').
Cultural Note
The 『三味線』 (shamisen, 'three-stringed Japanese guitar') is a traditional Japanese instrument used in genres like 『歌舞伎』 (kabuki, 'Kabuki theater') and 『民謡』 (min'yō, 'folk songs'). It's often played with a large plectrum called 『撥』 (bachi, 'plectrum').
Forms
Base: 三味線Base noun form. Refers to a traditional Japanese musical instrument with three strings, similar to a guitar. Used in cultural performances and music.