上かみ駒ごま

noun

nut (shamisen part)

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.

• 三味線しゃみせんの上かみ駒ごまは、二にの糸いとと三さんの糸いとを支ささえる部ぶ品ひんです。

  The shamisen's kamigoma is the part that supports the second and third strings.