Meaningbowstring · chord · hypotenuseOn'yomiゲンKun'yomiつるCommon compounds (6)弦 つるbail (arched pot handle)弦楽 げんがくmusic for strings; string music管弦楽 かんげんがくorchestral music弦楽器 げんがっきstring instrument; stringed instrument管弦楽団 かんげんがくだんorchestra三弦 さんげんsanxian (Chinese lute)