This is the 4176th most frequent Japanese word.
三味線
A traditional Japanese three-stringed musical instrument.
In this sentence, '三味線' refers to the actual musical instrument, the shamisen, highlighting its cultural significance.
三味線は日本の伝統楽器です。
The shamisen is a traditional Japanese musical instrument.
Here, '三味線' represents the activity or skill of playing the musical instrument.
彼女は三味線を弾くのがとても上手です。
She is very skilled at playing the shamisen.
In this context, '三味線' indicates music or performance specifically involving the shamisen.