string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)
Specifically for the string of a traditional Japanese instrument like a shamisen or koto, or a bow. Not used for Western instruments like guitar or violin (use 弦).
Replace the strings of the shamisen.
I tightened the strap of the sandal to make it easier to walk in.
The strap of my geta broke.
Tie the drawstring of the pouch tightly.
The bowstring is loose.
The strap of my geta snapped while I was walking.
The craftsman strung the shamisen with new string.
Standard kanji spelling. Common in compounds and set phrases.
Kana spelling used when the kanji is considered difficult or in informal writing.
The kanji 緒 originally meant 'thread' or 'beginning'. The reading お is a native Japanese word for cord or string, and the kanji was applied for its meaning. The exact derivation of お is uncertain.
four-stringed biwa
Chinese 'ghost' constellation · day of the ghost