ハープ
Meanings
1
harp
Refers to the large stringed instrument. In Japanese, ハープ usually means the orchestral harp.
She plays the harp in the orchestra.
2
harmonica
Short for ブルースハープ (blues harp). Used especially in blues and folk contexts. Less common than ハーモニカ for the general instrument.
See also: ブルースハープ
He is good at playing the blues harp.
Usage patterns
- ハープを弾くto play the harp
She plays the harp in an orchestra.
- ハープを吹くto play (blow) the blues harp
He plays the blues harp in a blues band.
- ハープを演奏するto perform on the harp
I'm planning to perform on the harp at the concert.