Meaning

Primary

Koto

Alternatives

Japanese Harp, Japanese Zither

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The harp, at least in Japan, is the koto, also known (to us) as the Japanese harp or Japanese zither.

Reading

こと
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

今けちって安い琴を買っても、どうせ後から質のいい方が欲しくなるんだから。

If you’re stingy now and you buy a cheap koto, you’ll probably end up wanting a better one later on.

Kanji Composition