JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

絃

絃 — string

Reading
ゲン・いと
Meaning
string; cord; samisen music
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

絃 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ゲン・いと and it means string; cord; samisen music. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

Frequently asked questions

What does 絃 mean in Japanese?

絃 means string; cord; samisen music in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 絃 read?

絃 is read ゲン・いと. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 絃 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 絃 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 絃 in a word?

The example words below all contain 絃 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 絃 effectively?

Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 絃 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.

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