also: かみこま
noun
The small bridge-like piece near the top of a shamisen neck that supports the second and third strings. A specialized term used in shamisen construction and playing.
三味線の上駒は、二の糸と三の糸を支える部品です。
The shamisen's kamigoma is the part that supports the second and third strings.
Standard kanji spelling for the shamisen nut.
Alternate reading; かみごま is more common.
Compound of 上 (kami, 'upper') and 駒 (koma, 'bridge'). The reading かみごま reflects rendaku voicing of こま to ごま.