koto
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Noun — A Japanese stringed instrument with a long wooden body and usually thirteen strings, played by plucking with picks worn on the fingers.
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Etymology
From Japanese 箏 (koto).
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What does “koto” mean?
The word “koto” means a Japanese stringed instrument with a long wooden body and usually thirteen strings, played by plucking with picks worn on the fingers. In plain terms, a classic Japanese stringed instrument, similar in family to a zither.
How do you use “koto” in a sentence?
Here is “koto” used in a sentence: “She performed a traditional piece on the koto.”
What part of speech is “koto”?
“Koto” is a noun.
Where does the word “koto” come from?
The word “koto” comes from Japanese.