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How to say 'Instrument' in Japanese | 楽器

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The Japanese word for Instrument is 'Gakki', written as 楽器 in Japanese.'Instrument' in hiragana is がっき.

    word

    楽器

    Meaning

    Instrument

    Reading

    がっき

    gakki

    Kanji

    楽Music, Pleasure 器Vessel

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '楽器 (がっき)' refers to a musical instrument. This term is used to describe any device created or adapted to make musical sounds. It can be used in various contexts, such as discussing music education, performances, or personal hobbies. For example: I play a musical instrument「私は楽器を演奏します」(わたしはがっきをえんそうします). This store sells many musical instruments「この店は多くの楽器を売っています」(このみせはおおくのがっきをうっています). The word '楽器' is commonly used in both formal and informal settings and is essential vocabulary for anyone interested in music.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N1

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    6491

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 楽器

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    楽

    Meaning

    Music, Pleasure

  • kanji

    器

    Meaning

    Vessel

Words Related to 楽器 Through the Kanji 楽

These 8 Words contain the Kanji 楽 as well.

  • word

    音楽

    Meaning

    Music

  • word

    楽しい

    Meaning

    Fun

  • word

    楽しむ

    Meaning

    Enjoy

  • word

    楽しみ

    Meaning

    Pleasure

  • word

    気楽

    Meaning

    Carefree

  • word

    行楽

    Meaning

    Outing

  • word

    娯楽

    Meaning

    Entertainment

  • word

    楽

    Meaning

    Easy, Comfort

Words Related to 楽器 Through the Kanji 器

These 12 Words contain the Kanji 器 as well.

  • word

    器

    Meaning

    Container

  • word

    武器

    Meaning

    Weapon

  • word

    食器

    Meaning

    Tableware

  • word

    器用

    Meaning

    Skillful

  • word

    受話器

    Meaning

    Receiver

  • word

    消火器

    Meaning

    Fire extinguisher

  • word

    器具

    Meaning

    Tool, Appliance

  • word

    兵器

    Meaning

    Weapon

  • word

    機器

    Meaning

    Equipment

  • word

    容器

    Meaning

    Container

  • word

    不器用

    Meaning

    Clumsy

  • word

    洗面器

    Meaning

    Washbasin

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What does 'Gakki' (楽器) mean?

'Gakki' means 'Instrument' .

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