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koto

The English word “koto” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. 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.

Etymology

From Japanese 箏 (koto).

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