Koto in Japanese
Koto in Japanese is 江東, 箏 — Koto means a Japanese stringed instrument with a long wooden body and usually thirteen strings, played by plucking with picks worn on the fingers.
Koto in Japanese
江東
箏
Pronounced: koto
(musical instrument) A Japanese stringed instrument having numerous strings, usually seven or thirteen, that are stretched over a convex wooden sounding board and are plucked with three plectra, worn on the thumb, index finger, and middle finger of one hand.
What does "Koto" mean?
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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.
"She performed a traditional piece on the koto."
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Koto in a sentence
- She performed a traditional piece on the koto.
- The koto's strings are stretched over a curved soundboard.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Koto" in Japanese?
"Koto" in Japanese is 江東, 箏. Koto means: A Japanese stringed instrument with a long wooden body and usually thirteen strings, played by plucking with picks worn on the fingers.
How do you use "Koto" in a sentence?
Example: "She performed a traditional piece on the koto." In Japanese, "Koto" is 江東, 箏.
Are there other ways to say "Koto" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Koto": 江東, 箏.
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