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    3. 平家琵琶

    平家琵琶

    平へい家け琵び琶わ

    Heike biwa

    NTNounCulture & TraditionsMusic & EntertainmentHistoryKanji Vocab39 strokes

    へいけびわ

    Noun

    1.
    Heike biwa, Heike lute, biwa with 4 strings and 5 frets, esp. for accompanying the Heike Monogatari
    2.
    chanting of the Heike Monogatari to biwa accompaniment

    Stroke 0 / 39

    Speed1.0x

    Kanji that make up this word

    平
    たい.ら・たい.らげる・ひら…(10)
    even・flat・peace
    家
    いえ・や・うち…(7)
    house・home・family・professional・expert…(1)
    琵
    glissando on strings・lute
    琶
    lute
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