“Kokyū” in Japanese
Short answer
Kokyū in Japanese is “胡弓” (kokyuu). Full meaning: kokyū; any Asian string instrument played with a bow.
Other ways to say “Kokyū” in Japanese
外曲
gaikyoku arrangement (of a traditional Japanese piece of music) for shakuhachi, kokyū, koto, etc.
本曲
honkyoku composition written for solo shakuhachi, kokyū, koto, etc.; this composition, this piece (of music), this song, this tune
鼓弓
kokyuu kokyū; any Asian string instrument played with a bow
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