“Plectrum” in Japanese
Short answer
Plectrum in Japanese is “撥” (hatsu). Full meaning: plectrum (for a shamisen, biwa, etc.), pick; drumstick (for taiko), mallet (for a gong), beater.
Other ways to say “Plectrum” in Japanese
プレクトラム
purekutoramu plectrum
義爪
gisou plectrum
爪
tsume nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail), claw, talon, hoof; plectrum, pick; hook, clasp
ヅメ
zume nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail), claw, talon, hoof; plectrum, pick; hook, clasp
づめ
zume nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail), claw, talon, hoof; plectrum, pick; hook, clasp
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