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玉 Jewel Ball Biwa 琵 ビ Glissando Strings

Kanji
Onyomi
English glissando on strings, lute
JLPT Level 0
Jouyou Grade S+
Frequency 1965
Components 玉: jewel; ball
玉: jewel; ball
比: compare; race; ratio; Philipines
Traditional Form (none)
Keyword biwa
Koohii Story 1 "The two kings play their biwa, comparing each other's skill."
Koohii Story 2 "When choosing new instruments, Tenacious D compared the biwa to the harp (#1591)."

Tags: jlpt.n0, grades+, jinmeiyou, kanjifreq1501-2000

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