flute, whistle

About this kanji

The kanji 「笛」 primarily means "flute" or "whistle." It is typically used as a noun, referring to a musical instrument or the sound made by blowing air through a small opening. Some common compounds include 笛吹き (ふえふき), which means "flutist," denoting someone who plays the flute, and 笛奏者 (てきそうしゃ), meaning "flute player," a more formal term for musicians who specialize in playing the flute. Another compound is 口笛 (くちぶえ), which translates to "whistle," referring to the sound made using one's mouth. A quick note: while the kanji can refer to any type of flute or whistle, it is often associated with traditional Japanese music.

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Example sentences

• 彼女は笛を上手に吹く。

  She plays the flute well.

Meanings across languages

English

flute, whistle

Tiếng Việt

sáo, còi

日本語

笛, ふえ

한국어

플루트, 휘파람

中文

长笛, 哨子

id

seruling, peluit

th

ขลุ่ย, นกหวีด

es

flauta, silbato

fr

flûte, sifflet

de

Flöte, Pfeife

pt

flauta, apito

Common compounds

• 笛吹きふえふきflutist, whistler
• 笛奏者てきそうしゃflute player
• 口笛くちぶえwhistle, to whistle