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biwa

Bi·wa
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bee-wah]
    • /ˈbi wɑ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [bee-wah]
    • /ˈbi wɑ/

Definitions of biwa word

  • noun biwa Lake, the largest lake in Japan, on Honshu, near Kyoto. 260 sq. mi. (673 sq. km). 1
  • noun biwa (music) A plucked lute, originating in the classical and traditional music of Japan, characterized by a pear-shaped body and four or five high frets, giving the instrument a distinctively twangy tone. 0

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Parts of speech for Biwa

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adjective
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preposition
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biwa popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

biwa usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with biwa

  • what is biwa?
  • what are biwa pearls?
  • where is lake biwa?
  • what is a biwa pearl?

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