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[たて()·ごと()]
tategoto
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[たてごと()]
tategoto

Root Words:

[たて() + こと()]
tate + koto

English Meaning(s) for 竪琴

noun
  1. harp; lyre

Definition and Synonyms for 竪琴

Harp a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck
Synonyms: ハープ, 竪琴
Harp the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
Synonyms: ハープ, 竪琴

Meanings for each kanji in 竪琴

» length; height; warp
» harp; koto

Categories 竪琴 is a member of

Chordophone a stringed instrument of the group including harps, lutes, lyres, and zithers
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Sample Sentences for 竪琴

This is a harp.
It's a harp.

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