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koto

ko·to
K k

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-toh; Japanese kaw-taw]
    • /ˈkoʊ toʊ; Japanese ˈkɔˈtɔ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [koh-toh; Japanese kaw-taw]
    • /ˈkoʊ toʊ; Japanese ˈkɔˈtɔ/

Definitions of koto word

  • noun plural koto a Japanese musical 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. 1
  • noun koto A Japanese zither about six feet long, with thirteen silk strings passed over small movable bridges. 1
  • noun koto a Japanese stringed instrument, consisting of a rectangular wooden body over which are stretched silk strings, which are plucked with plectrums or a nail-like device 0
  • noun koto a Japanese musical instrument of the zither family, with a rectangular body and seven to thirteen waxed silk strings 0
  • noun koto (music) 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. 0

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Origin of koto

First appearance:

before 1785
One of the 44% newest English words
Borrowed into English from Japanese around 1785-95

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Parts of speech for Koto

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

koto popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

koto usage trend in Literature

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