猿さる尾お

noun

backside part of the shamisen's neck where it meets the body

Specialized term used in shamisen construction and repair; refers to the curved area at the base of the neck.

• 猿さる尾おの部ぶ分ぶんにひびが入はいったので、修しゅう理りに出だした。

  A crack appeared in the backside part of the shamisen's neck where it meets the body, so I sent it for repair.