noun

  1. koto (13-stringed Japanese zither).
  2. stringed instrument. Archaism.
  3. zheng (Chinese zither), guzheng.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
こと
こと
そう
こと
そう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

harp, koto
キン こと ゴン (9th, N1)
two pieces of jade joined together
king, rule, magnate
オウ -ノウ おお (1st, N3)
now
いま コン キン (2nd, N5)
to assemble. to gather together
シュウ あつまる
person
ひと ニン ジン (1st, N5)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
fu