noun
Refers to the alloy of copper and zinc. Used in contexts such as metalworking, musical instruments, and decorative items.
この楽器は真鍮でできている。
This instrument is made of brass.
真鍮のアクセサリーを磨いた。
I polished the brass accessories.
The kanji 真 (true) and 鍮 (brass) combine to mean 'true brass'. The reading しんちゅう is the on'yomi of the characters.