“Koto” in Japanese
Short answer
Koto in Japanese is “琴” (koto). Full meaning: koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); zheng (Chinese zither), guzheng; qin (7-stringed Chinese zither), guqin.
Other ways to say “Koto” in Japanese
三愛
sanai koto, alcohol and poetry; the three desires of the realms of existence
箏の琴
sounokoto koto
本曲
honkyoku composition written for solo shakuhachi, kokyū, koto, etc.; this composition, this piece (of music), this song, this tune
外曲
gaikyoku arrangement (of a traditional Japanese piece of music) for shakuhachi, kokyū, koto, etc.
箏
koto koto (13-stringed Japanese zither); zheng (Chinese zither), guzheng; qin (7-stringed Chinese zither), guqin
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