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Jew's harp in Japanese

Jew's harp in Japanese is 口琴.

Jew's harp in Japanese

口琴
noun
Pronounced: kōkin
A musical instrument consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo “tongue” attached to a frame. This tongue is placed in the performer's mouth and plucked with the finger to produce a note of constant pitch. Melodies can be created by changing the shape of the mouth and causing different overtones.
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What is "Jew's harp" in Japanese?

"Jew's harp" in Japanese is 口琴.

How do you pronounce 口琴?

"Jew's harp" in Japanese is 口琴, pronounced "kōkin".

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