Koto


[koh-toh; Japanese kaw-taw] /ˈkoʊ toʊ; Japanese ˈkɔˈtɔ/

noun, plural kotos, koto.
1.
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.
/ˈkəʊtəʊ/
noun (pl) kotos
1.
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

Read Also:

  • Kotow

    [koh-tou, -tou] /ˈkoʊˈtaʊ, -ˌtaʊ/ verb (used without object), noun 1. .

  • Kotte

    [koh-tey] /ˈkoʊ teɪ/ noun 1. a city in SW Sri Lanka, just E of Colombo.

  • Kotuku

    /ˈkəʊtʊkuː/ noun (pl) -ku 1. the white heron, Egretta alba, having brilliant white plumage, black legs and yellow eyes and bill

  • Kotukutuku

    /kɒtuːkuːtuːkuː/ noun (pl) kotukutuku 1. a New Zealand forest tree, Fuchsia excorticata, with dark purple fruit called konini Also called kohutuhutu, tree fuchsia

  • Kotwal

    [koht-wahl] /ˈkoʊt wɑl/ noun, Indian English. 1. an Indian police officer.


Disclaimer: Koto definition / meaning should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. All content on this website is for informational purposes only.