こと
koto
JLPT N112 strokesKanjiLevel 86 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

琴 is the kanji for "Harp". A common reading is こと (koto). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Harp

Also : Koto

Readings

kunこと/ kotoonきん/ kinonごん/ gon

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

彼女は琴を弾くのが上手だ。

かのじょはことをひくのがじょうずだ。

She is good at playing the koto.

琴の音色が美しい。

ことのねいろがうつくしい。

The sound of the koto is beautiful.

Vocabulary using 琴

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