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Base noun form. Can mean a musical tune or tone, or a physical knob (e.g., on a radio). Context determines meaning; for example, 『歌の節』 (uta no fushi, 'tune of a song') or 『節を回す』 (fushi o mawasu, 'turn a knob').
Theme
User and their friend Mika are practicing guitar together in a music room. They discuss tuning and sound quality.
節
ふし
tune, tone, knob
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Memory Hook
To remember 『節』 (fushi, 'tune, tone, knob'), think of a 'fishing' rod with a knob to adjust the line — you can 'tune' it to catch fish! 'Fishing' → 節 (fushi).
Cultural Note
In traditional Japanese music, 『節』 (fushi, 'tune') refers to melodic phrases or styles, often used in folk songs like 『民謡』 (min'you, 'folk songs'). It's also common in poetry to describe rhythmic patterns.
Forms
Base: 節Base noun form. Can mean a musical tune or tone, or a physical knob (e.g., on a radio). Context determines meaning; for example, 『歌の節』 (uta no fushi, 'tune of a song') or 『節を回す』 (fushi o mawasu, 'turn a knob').