This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

琵琶笛

口琴

Reading

Kana: びやぼん
Romaji: biyabon
Kana
Romaji

Definition

1

Edo-period mouth harp (with a hairpin-like frame and a long straight tongue)

Kanji

Readings: ビ、 ヒ
Meanings: glissando on strings, lute
Readings: ハ、 ベ、 ワ
Meaning: lute
Readings: テキ、 ふえ
Meanings: flute, clarinet, pipe, whistle, bagpipe, piccolo
Readings: コウ、 ク、 くち
Meaning: mouth
Readings: キン、 こと
Meanings: harp, koto