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Koto Definition & Meaning

koto
noun
  1. Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding board and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers

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What does koto mean?
Japanese stringed instrument that resembles a zither; has a rectangular wooden sounding board and usually 13 silk strings that are plucked with the fingers
What part of speech is koto?
Koto is a noun.

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