Translation guide
The musical instrument 'violin' is expressed in Japanese as バイオリン, a loanword from English. It is widely understood and used in everyday conversation. The traditional Japanese term 提琴 is rare and literary.
Referring to the string instrument played with a bow.
The standard Japanese word for violin, borrowed from English. Used in all contexts.
彼女はバイオリンを弾きます。
She plays the violin.
バイオリンの音色が美しい。
The tone of the violin is beautiful.
A rare, literary term for violin. Not used in modern conversation.
彼は提琴の名手だ。
He is a master of the violin.