弦 kanji: meaning “bowstring”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N18 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- bowstring
- On'yomi
- ゲン
- Kun'yomi
- つる
Picture story to remember 弦
The fakir pulls back his bow (弓), and its bowstring is so mysterious (玄) that nobody can see it.
How to write 弦: stroke order
弦 is written with 8 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 弦
- 弦楽げんがくmusic for strings
- 管弦楽かんげんがくorchestral music
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