触さわり金がね

noun

nut (shamisen part)

Rare term for the small ridge on the shamisen neck that supports the second and third strings; also called 上駒 (うわごま).

See also: 上駒

• 三味線しゃみせんの触さわり金がねは、二にの糸いとと三さんの糸いとを支ささえる小ちいさな部ぶ品ひんです。

  The nut of a shamisen is a small part that supports the second and third strings.