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吹奏楽器 (すいそうがっき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

吹すい奏そう楽がっ器き

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Meanings

1

wind instrument

General term for instruments played by blowing air, such as flutes, clarinets, trumpets, and saxophones.

彼かれは吹すい奏そう楽がっ器きの中なかでも特とくにサックスが

好す

き

だ

。

Among wind instruments, he especially likes the saxophone.

Kanji

吹blow, breathe, puff
奏play music, speak to a ruler, complete
楽music, comfort, ease
器utensil, vessel, receptacle

Related words

管かん楽がっ器き
管楽器 is a more common synonym for wind instruments. 吹奏楽器 is slightly more formal or technical.

Built from

吹すい奏そう+楽がっ器き

Etymology

Compound of 吹奏 (すいそう, 'playing a wind instrument') + 楽器 (がっき, 'musical instrument').