shakuhachi
Pronunciation: /ˌʃakʊˈhatʃi/
Definition of shakuhachi
noun ( plural shakuhachis)
Origin:
late 19th century: Japanese, from shaku, a measure of length (approx. 0.33 metre) + hachi 'eight (tenths)'
late 19th century: Japanese, from shaku, a measure of length (approx. 0.33 metre) + hachi 'eight (tenths)'