also: かみこま
The small bridge-like piece near the top of a shamisen neck that supports the second and third strings. A specialized term used in shamisen construction and playing.
The shamisen's kamigoma is the part that supports the second and third strings.
Standard kanji spelling for the shamisen nut.
Alternate reading; かみごま is more common.
Compound of 上 (kami, 'upper') and 駒 (koma, 'bridge'). The reading かみごま reflects rendaku voicing of こま to ごま.